Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, is Election Day in the United States. Tuesday, Sept. 10th, is the big Harris vs. Trump debate. Millions of Americans are expected to listen in.
Having resources for teaching and learning is valuable for students and others interested in the who, where, when, what, and how (rules) of the upcoming presidential election. In this election in 2024, use text and images to find your way around many issues of the Democratic and Republican campaigns.
Here’s the skinny for adults and children alike:
Who:
Donald Trump (R)
Kamala Harris (D)
Where: National Constitution Center in Philadelphia
Broadcast on ABC (live-streamed on ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu)
When: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, 9 pm Eastern Time (6 pm Pacific Time)
What: PBS. Election Central. Interactive Lesson (1), Video (63), Media Gallery (6), Interactive (3), Lesson Plan (1) for Grades 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 , Resources in Spanish (2)
How: Debate Rules for Candidate Conduct
Election 2024 Text and Image Resources
English Without Borders. English Teaching Forum. The Great Mini Debate.
University of Colorado, Boulder. Preparing Your Classroom for the 2024 National Election.
PBS. What is the Electoral College? Why does it matter?
PBS. Should the Electoral College stay or go? Lesson Plan.
PBS. Lesson plan: Hosting a presidential debate.
Scholastic News. Election 2024
Publisher’s Weekly. 2024 Election and Voting-Themed Books for Young Readers
kidsimpact. Our Handy Guide: What You Can Do for Kids in This Election Cycle
US Vote Foundation. Every Citizen is a Voter.
Election 2024 Education Takaway
Education is the key to keeping democracy alive. Every American, adults and children, should be taught what elections in the United States are all about. Technology is the key to educating everyone about elections. The materials in this article are an opportunity to educate yourself and your family about the upcoming 2024 presidential election, including the historic debates of the two presidential and two vice presidential broadcasted debates.
Matthew Bamberg is a freelance writer and part-time professor based in Palm Springs, California, with over two decades of experience with students of all ages.
Published initially on Substack.
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