2012 National Election Campaign

Subjects: Civics, Ethics & Communities, History, Social Studies
Grade Level: All

eLECTIONS: Your Adventure in Politics
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Civics, Social Studies, Technology
6-8, 9-12
Role-play your own virtual candidates running for President.
C-SPAN's StudentCam 2013 - Student Documentary Competition
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Civics, Ethics & Communities, History, Social Studies
6-8, 9-12
StudentCam 2013 is C-SPAN’s annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation.
MTV Power of 12 Campaign
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Civics, Ethics & Communities
6-8, 9-12
MTV marks its 20th anniversary in their efforts to empower young voters with its latest online game release, Fantasy Election 2012.
Lifetime 2012 Your Life. Your Time. Your Vote.
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Civics
9-12
First launched in 1992 and continuing through every subsequent presidential election cycle, Lifetime’s Your Life. Your Time. Your Vote. campaign is a nonpartisan effort dedicated to amplifying women’s voices in the political process, encouraging them to register to vote, speak out on the issues they care about and run for office.
Nickelodeon Kids Pick the President. It's Up To You!
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Civics
6-8, 9-12
Nickelodeon's Kids Pick The President. It's Up To You!
History's Coverage of the Presidential Election
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Civics, Ethics & Communities, Social Studies
History.com has generated a collection of videos and photos to educate students on the U.S. presidential election process. Users will learn about the Electoral College, Presidential Fun Facts, Voting Technology and more note able speeches dating back to the country’s first National election of 1789.
C-SPAN Classroom U.S. Election
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Civics, Ethics & Communities, History
6-8
C-SPAN Classroom provides resources for the 2012 election season.
BET Election Protection You Have the Right to Vote
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Civics, Ethics & Communities, History, Social Studies
9-12
BET Networks and its partners present Election Protection – You Have the Right to Vote. Working 365 days a year to advance and defend your right to vote.
CNN Student News 2012 National Election
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Civics, Ethics & Communities, History, Social Studies
6-8, 9-12
CNN Student News coverage of the 2012 National Election Campaign.
National Student/Parent Mock Election
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Civics, Social Studies
6-8, 9-12
A digital initiative of the Pearson Foundation, the program builds on the 30-year history of the National Student/Parent Mock Election and My Voice, the leading program in student voice.
Lights Camera Debate
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Civics, History, Social Studies
All
Media literacy and presidential debates.
Nick News: Kids Pick the President
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Civics, History, Personal Development, Social Studies
3-5, 6-8, 9-12
This series of Nick News specials showcases the issues that kids across the country think are important and then brings them to the candidates for a response.
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CNN Student News 2012 National Election

CNN Student News coverage of the 2012 National Election Campaign.

Road to the White House: Campaign 2012

The presidential election is not too far away and the race is starting to heat up. This C-SPAN website is a companion to the series and includes all the latest news on the candidates and their campaigns.

BET Election Protection You Have the Right to Vote

BET Networks and its partners present Election Protection – You Have the Right to Vote. Working 365 days a year to advance and defend your right to vote.

National Student/Parent Mock Election

A digital initiative of the Pearson Foundation, the program builds on the 30-year history of the National Student/Parent Mock Election and My Voice, the leading program in student voice.

Campaign 2012: Watch GOP Debate Spin Room

C-SPAN video of GOP presidential candidates, advisers, and supports speaking to the media after a recent debate.