Elections 2020 - United States Presidential Election Civic Learning Resources

Sep 28, 2026

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Resource guide for families and educators supporting civics and government learning ahead of the 2020 United States presidential election. Connects Georgia Standards of Excellence across elementary grade bands with age-appropriate activities and digital options, emphasizing citizenship roles, rights, freedoms, and representative democracy. Includes examples of elected officials, constitutional protections, First Amendment freedoms, and guidance for mock elections and informed voting through family-centered discussions and student-ready materials.

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United States Presidential Election

Georgia Standards of Excellence

Elementary Grades (K-2)

Duck for President read-aloud

Ducksters, How Voting Works?

A Mock Election for Little Learners

Elementary Grades (3-5)

If I Ran for President read-aloud

Speechwriting as the President of the United States

Becoming an Informed Voter - Referendums

United States Presidential Election As the United States approaches the 2020 presidential election, our young learners and emerging leaders will encounter civics and government in ways that will allow them to bridge standards taught in classrooms to real-world experiences. The increased campaign coverage on social media sites, music platforms, and TV broadcasts gives students the opportunity to embrace politics, inquire about freedoms and rights, and discuss civics and social topics. The Social Studies Department reviewed several resources that align with the Georgia Standards of Excellence that can be used by families to celebrate and navigate the events leading up to election day 2020. Georgia Standards of Excellence The Georgia Department of Education provides content standards to guide students’ learning on history, civics and government, geography, and economics. These interrelated domains are taught in elementary grades in a progression that builds from one grade level to the next. Below is a chart illustrating some standards taught at the elementary level to prepare students for civic participation and better understandings of our national government. | K | • SSKH2h | - Identify the following American symbol: White House (identify image and associate with Presidents Day and the current president) . | | --- | --- | --- | | | • SSKCG2 | - Describe examples of positive character traits exhibited by good citizens such as honesty, patriotism, courtesy, respect, pride, and self-control. | | 1 | • SS1CG2 | - Explore the concept of patriotism through the words in the songs America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee) and America the Beautiful (for example: brotherhood, liberty, freedom, pride, etc.) . | | | • SS1CG1 | - Describe how the historical figures in SS1H1a display positive character traits such as: fairness, respect for others, respect for the environment, courage, equality, tolerance, perseverance, and commitment. | | 2 | • SS2CG1 | - Define the concept of government and the need for rules and laws. | | | • SS2CG2a | - Identify the following elected officials of the executive branch and where they work: President (leader of our nation) and Washington, D.C.– White House. | | 3 | • SS3CG1a | - Describe the elements of representative democracy/republic in the United States. Describe the three branches of national government: executive (president), legislative (Congress), and judicial (Supreme Court of the United States) . | | | • SS3CG2 | - Explain the importance of Americans sharing certain central democratic beliefs and principles, both personal and civic. | | 4 | • SS4CG2 | - Explain the importance of freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment to the
U.S. Constitution. | | | • SS4CG1d | - Describe the meaning of: Representative democracy/republic. | | 5 | • SS5CG1a | - Explain how a citizen’s rights are protected under the U.S. Constitution. Explain the responsibilities of a citizen. | | | • SS5CG3a | - Explain how amendments to the U. S. Constitution have maintained a representative democracy/republic. Explain how voting rights are protected by the 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, and 26th amendments. | *This is not a comprehensive list. Elementary Grades In elementary grades, families are encouraged to support students’ curiosity to learn more about their roles as citizens, their rights, and the role of the president. Included below are activities that are age-appropriate and aligned to the Georgia Standards of Excellence for grades K-5 . Several activities are provided for students in grade bands (K-2 and 3-5) to offer multiple options for families who would like to include learning opportunities about the elections process while at home. | Grade
Band | Resource | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | K-2 | - Duck for President read-aloud
- Duck for President Parent Companion | The video read-aloud of children’s book, Duck for President, shows how one farm animal decides to hold an election to run th

FAQs

What learning goals are emphasized before election day 2020?

The guide emphasizes civics and government connections, opportunities to discuss freedoms and rights, and understanding representative democracy through citizenship roles and informed participation.

Which Georgia Standards of Excellence topics are highlighted for civic preparation?

It outlines standards including American symbols, positive character traits of good citizens, patriotism, government and rules/laws, representative democracy and the three branches, First Amendment freedoms, and constitutional voting rights.

What age-appropriate activities are suggested for families at home?

For grades K-2 it suggests Duck for President read-aloud, Ducksters on how voting works (with a quiz), and a mock election using sample ballots and voting booths. For grades 3-5 it suggests If I Ran for President read-aloud and speechwriting activities, plus informed voter and referendum materials.

Sep 28, 2026

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