Teaching About the Path to the U.S. Presidency | Teaching Channel

From campaign speeches to Election Night, the presidential race in the United States offers countless teachable moments in civics, history, media literacy, and critical thinking. This course provides educators with fresh strategies, interactive activities, and adaptable lesson plans to bring the path to the presidency to life. Through a mix of historical context, current political processes, and classroom-ready tools, educators will explore everything from primaries and caucuses to campaign finance, media influence, and the Electoral College. Assignments blend content knowledge with opportunities to design meaningful, relevant learning experiences that inspire civic engagement. Whether you teach middle or high school, you’ll leave with practical resources, creative ideas, and renewed confidence to lead thoughtful, balanced discussions about presidential elections.