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SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 2, 2012 
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IPTV has created a list of election-related resources for K-12 classrooms. Whether you are a social studies or math teacher, these resources will help your students make connections to the larger world of politics, voting, demographics, and more.
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PBS LearningMedia Election Resources
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12

The PBS LearningMedia Election 2012 Collection is an aggregation of curated and contextualized election-related resources for K-12 classrooms with a primary focus on middle and high school. 

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Step Insider the Voting Booth
Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8

Introduce students to the history of suffrage in America. Step into the "Voting Time Machine," then fast forward to when your students will vote and discuss today's issues.

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Virtual Economies
Grade Range: 9-12

Teaching economics? Check out PBS Idea Channel's video on how video game currencies create new, virtual economies.

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PBS Election 2012 Coverage
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12

Find videos, interactive maps, and articles from PBS programs including PBS NewsHour, FRONTLINE, Charlie Rose, and Washington Week.
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Documenting Key Presidential Decisions
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12

In this interactive from the National Archives, students will analyze key decisions made by former presidents, define vocabulary terms, and match the presidents to their respective libraries.

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How Does the Election Affect Me?
Grade Range: 3-5, 6-8

Use a virtual town tour to demonstrate how federal, state, and local government decisions directly impact your students' community. Provide a basic understanding of the branches of government and the balance of power.

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