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Explore Elections & Civics

GenreElections & Civics

State of the Vote

Documentaries and shows to help understand the current political landscape.

The Latest from Frontline

A trusted source of journalism presenting news documentaries on today's public affairs.

Latest from Firing Line

A public affairs show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas.

New from Amanpour & Co

Amanpour and Company features conversations with leaders and decision makers.

Citizen Nation

Inspirational high schoolers from across the nation compete in a civics competition.

Explore Classroom Materials

  • PBS LearningMedia

    Election Central

    Keep up with with election news, study the history and process of elections, learn about voting rights, and engage in classroom debates with these videos, activities, and lesson plans.

  • GBH

    Civics Collection

    Empower your student citizens with this collection that teaches civic knowledge along with skills such as analyzing civic engagement and taking part in civil discourse.

  • PBS LearningMedia

    You, Me & Community

    Introduce your young learners to basic civics concepts from making your voice heard in school with Arthur to exploring the process of voting with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.

  • Retro Report

    Citizen Nation

    Retro ReportSupport high school students to participate confidently in civic life by teaching essential skills and strategies for civic engagement, critical thinking and respectful communications.

Elections & Civics for the Classroom
PBS LEARNINGMEDIA

Elections & Civics for the Classroom

Curated, free, curriculum-aligned videos, interactives, lessons, and more for teachers and students.

Classroom Materials (continued)

  • Nebraska PBS

    Civics 101

    This series of short videos produced by Nebraska's PBS station helps students understand the basic concepts of local and national government.

  • PBS NewsHour

    Be MediaWise—Lessons to Teach Media Literacy

    Media literacy lessons that teach specific fact-checking skills to help students sort fact from fiction online.

  • GBH

    U.S. History Collection

    Understand U.S. History with culturally inclusive resources that bring the major people, events, and trends in history alive, while integrating often untold stories into the curriculum.

  • PBS LearningMedia

    PBS NewsHour Classroom

    These Daily News Lessons take best-of clips from the PBS NewsHour broadcast and pairs them with discussion questions, lesson plans, and stories developed specifically for students.

Explore More Elections & Civics Shows

  • Groundbreakers
  • Iconic America
  • Making Black America
  • VOCES
  • American Experience
  • Constitution USA with Peter Sagal
  • Origin of Everything
  • Ritual
  • Two Cents
  • Say It Loud
  • Self-Evident
  • Crash Course Government and Politics
  • College Behind Bars

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