Political Sites for Students

Rock the Vote Grades 7-12
This site for teens and young adults features coverage of issues like education, the environment, free expression and violence. The site also contains information about registering to vote and becoming politically active.

PBS Kids Democracy Project Grades 3-6
Students can learn how government impacts them by taking a virtual tour of a town's buildings, roads, and parks can go Inside the Voting Booth and learn the history of suffrage in America. While there they can create a customized, printable voter registration card. Next they can become president for a day and make the tough decisions that face a president. There is also a classroom resources section for teachers with lesson plans.

Elections: The American Way Grades 5-12
This site from the Library of Congress covers what it takes to become a candidate, the political parties, the election process and a look at political issues over time.

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government Grades K-12
With sections for grades K-2; 3-5; 6-8; 9-12; and parents and teachers, this site from the U.S. Government Printing Office features overviews of how government works and includes games and activities for the student.

Project Vote Smart Young Voters Program Grades 7-12
Designed for young voters, this site features sections on candidates and where they stand on the issues. You can learn about government and how it works in the Government 101 section and be sure to check the Fun Stuff section.