-Current+Issues

=Current Issues=


 * < Engage Your Students in the Political Process with Resources from ELECTION CENTRAL ||
 * [[image:http://img.en25.com/EloquaImages/clients/PBSFoundation/%7bd86b9271-a437-410a-ab47-17ca6bd64483%7d_Election-central-632x280-b.jpg link="@http://s2143.t.en25.com/e/er?s=2143&lid=15993&elqTrackId=b11689fa2c40417583715c819ccb92c3&elq=7cb35312141b4b328008a6dd34b4d6e6&elqaid=2112&elqat=1"]] ||
 * < It's an election year and PBS has created tools, resources, and creative solutions to help you educate tomorrow's leaders on the various facets of the political process. ||
 * < Turn news coverage into learning opportunities with new content including the history of presidential elections, the local impact of national issues, how the Electoral college works, fast facts, and more. __ Visit ELECTION CENTRAL __ ||


 * || [[image:http://img.en25.com/EloquaImages/clients/PBSFoundation/%7be4bf3840-402f-4f58-b835-92dc49a7407c%7d_election-central-288x172.jpg link="@http://s2143.t.en25.com/e/er?s=2143&lid=15992&elqTrackId=217b4111035a4933a6c55dbbc7114403&elq=7cb35312141b4b328008a6dd34b4d6e6&elqaid=2112&elqat=1"]] ||  || ||< The Election Collection ||
 * < Why do we have presidential elections in the United States? What's a constitutional democracy? What are the foundations of government? These election-themed resources are designed to spark discussion in the classroom. __ View Collection __ || || ||
 * || [[image:http://img.en25.com/EloquaImages/clients/PBSFoundation/%7b6586ff3a-0bb9-4d5b-b24c-eb441724e743%7d_election-lesson-plans-288x172-b.jpg link="@http://s2143.t.en25.com/e/er?s=2143&lid=15991&elqTrackId=78d7f314c0b9452f86c6e8a0326c2df7&elq=7cb35312141b4b328008a6dd34b4d6e6&elqaid=2112&elqat=1"]] ||  || ||< Lesson Plans: Voting, Elections, and the Political Process ||
 * < Looking to plan a lesson on current events and the upcoming elections but not sure where to start? We've compiled a selection of high-quality lesson plans on topics including the role of social media in an election, the purpose of the primaries, how to host a mock debate, and more. __ View Lesson Plans __ || || ||
 * || [[image:http://img.en25.com/EloquaImages/clients/PBSFoundation/%7b22048bc4-7e81-4ebc-b1c7-492bb2458965%7d_virtual-field-trips-288x172-d.jpg link="@http://s2143.t.en25.com/e/er?s=2143&lid=15990&elqTrackId=952f37de58b84253b5719186bfa2244b&elq=7cb35312141b4b328008a6dd34b4d6e6&elqaid=2112&elqat=1"]] ||  || ||< Virtual Field Trips ||
 * < Ready to pack up your class and explore the world of politics? Check out some of our favorite virtual field trips, including a tour of the nation's capital and a visit to Mount Vernon, the historic home of George Washington. __ Learn More __ || || ||
 * || [[image:http://img.en25.com/EloquaImages/clients/PBSFoundation/%7b22048bc4-7e81-4ebc-b1c7-492bb2458965%7d_virtual-field-trips-288x172-d.jpg link="@http://s2143.t.en25.com/e/er?s=2143&lid=15990&elqTrackId=952f37de58b84253b5719186bfa2244b&elq=7cb35312141b4b328008a6dd34b4d6e6&elqaid=2112&elqat=1"]] ||  || ||< Virtual Field Trips ||
 * < Ready to pack up your class and explore the world of politics? Check out some of our favorite virtual field trips, including a tour of the nation's capital and a visit to Mount Vernon, the historic home of George Washington. __ Learn More __ || || ||