Voting Rights | iCivics (2024)

A Movement in the Right Direction (Infographic)

How did women win the right to vote? Explore how the women's suffrage movement spread across the United States beginning in the late 1800s. Use this infographic to show students how two different approaches to the movement worked to grant women the right to vote.

Breaking Barriers: Constance Baker Motley

In this video, students learn about the accomplishments of Judge Constance Baker Motley. As the first African American woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court, be elected to the New York state senate, and be appointed a federal judge, Motley broke racial and gender barriers throughout her career while fighting for the civil rights of all Americans.This video was made in conjunction with Makematic.

Campaign Cash (Infographic)

Every election, candidates spend ALOT of money on their campaign. Do you know where the candidates get that money and what they spend it on?

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Campaigning: It's a Process

No one gets elected in a day.Well...they do! But there's a lot that has to happen before the voters cast their ballot. Campaigning is a whole process!

Candidate Evaluation

In this lesson, students evaluate hypothetical candidates by establishing and applying their own criteria for selecting public officials. Through a variety of activities, students assess political candidates based on their qualifications, experience, campaign speeches and campaign materials.Got a 1:1 classroom? Download fillable PDF versions of this lesson's materials below!

Candidate Report Card

Help your class apply their candidate evaluation skills with this election season activity. Students will select the issues and qualities they care about, then research candidates running for the office of your choice.Got a 1:1 classroom? Download fillable PDF versions of this lesson's materials below!

Cast Your Vote

Election Day is coming, are you prepared to vote?

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Meet the superhero legislation of civil rights. Students are introduced to eleven categories of civil rights protections with a focus on Title VII, which bans discrimination in the workplace. Students gain an understanding of how the Civil Rights Act affects people’s lives and apply civil rights protections to real-life scenarios.How to use this lesson: Use this lesson by itself or pair it with more iCivics resources, like the Supreme Court case EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch (2015)or lessons from our Civil Rights unit. For more suggestions, see the downloadable teacher resources below.

Civil War & Reconstruction

The Civil War and Reconstruction Era brought about the end of slavery and the expansion of civil rights to African Americans through the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. Compare the Northern and Southern states, discover the concepts of due process and equal protection, and understand how the former Confederate states reacted to the Reconstruction Amendments.

Election Glossary

There's lots of vocabulary associated with elections, so give students this handy glossary to use as a reference. Whether it's election season or you're just covering elections in your curriculum, this glossary will help.Please note: This is not a lesson plan. It'sa glossary that can support any of our lessons or games in your classroom.Lovethis lesson?Explore all of our free election curriculum and teaching resources at ourElection Headquarters.