Educator Resources for Political Parties

Learn the origins of and differences between Democrats and Republicans, plus the party affiliations of our most famous Presidents. But what about our nation’s smaller parties? And do any of these parties serve cake?

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Lesson Plans

Parliamentary System Lesson Plan: Determining a Government for a New Country

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

From Primary to General Election Lesson Plan: Win the White House

Grade Levels: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

The Election Lesson Plan: Your Rights as a Citizen

Grade Levels: 3-5

The Electoral Process Lesson Plan: Choosing the President of the US

Grade Levels: 6-8