Election Education Resources
- Campaign 2008 by Jessica Washburn
This webquest is designed to allow students to investigate the 2008 Presidential candidates' stances on certain issues. Students, in pairs, are appointed "campaign managers" for one of sixteen candidates (8 Democrats & 8 Republicans). They collect data from the official campaign websites and record it on an "Issues Chart." They will then choose the two issues they think are most important and investigate the positions of the other candidates on those two issues.
- 2008 Election Campaign by Lisa Harner
This webquest is based on the Presidential election of 2008. Students will research the candidates and their issues, then campaign for a candidate of their choice by creating campaign paraphenalia and speeches.
- Predicting the Winner by Daleisha Sollers
This webquest is to help you understand the electoral process for choosing a president. It is our civic duty to be informed decision-makers. Are you informed enough to help your nation decide?
- The Presidential Election by Dara Poteet, Jenny Ragland
This site will help you understand the process of becoming President of the United States. This site covers all the details and it has fun activities that you can interact with the site.
- We Want You!!! by Emily Newell
This WebQuest is a scenario that takes the student through the election process.
- The History of American Enfranchisement (Voting)
This webquest is designed to allow students to investigate the history of voting in America and its progression from colonial America up to the present.
- The Electoral College: Strategy and Tactics for 2008 by Asher Daniels
How each party's candidate shapes his strategy for victory around winning the necessary electoral college votes.
- Who will be my President? by Elizabeth Poleski
This webquest is designed to help students get to know a little more about one of the remaining presidential candidates. Students will become better informed citizens as they learn about the issues important to Americans in this election.
- Get to Know Your Candidates
Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Barack Obama (D-IL) will be the primary candidates on the ballot for the upcoming 2008 Presidential Election. This webquest is designed to help you explore campaign issues and compare the candidates -- skills necessary to making you an informed citizen and active participant in the democratic process that makes the United States great!