Instructional Video5:13
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained - Christina Greer

Pre-K - Higher Ed
You vote, but then what? Discover how your individual vote contributes to the popular vote and your state's electoral vote in different ways--and see how votes are counted on both state and national levels.
Instructional Video12:12
Hip Hughes History

The Election of 1888 Explained

6th - 12th
This is it! The Election playlist is done! • Presidential Elec...
Instructional Video5:32
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1888

6th - 12th
The 26th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 1888. My birthday, again. Is that why I love this stuff? Grover Cleveland had a solid first term. The country was at peace and the economy...fantastic. He even...
Instructional Video12:33
Hip Hughes History

The 1996 Election Explained

6th - 12th
Mr. Hughes slides on through the electoral college of 1996, looking at major reasons for Bill Clinton's victory over Republican Bob Dole and the second smaller coming of Ross Perot.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The General Election

9th - 10th
How exactly does the General Election work? Find out the details of citizens' votes, electoral college, and swing states to best understand the General Election process.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Chapter 8: As Ohio Goes: 3rd Parties Changing Demographics

9th - 10th
Presidential election history shows that third parties have had some success in Ohio, but none have ever won the state. Meanwhile, migration and shifting demographics in the United States may alter Ohio's electoral importance. For now,...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Chapter 7: As Ohio Goes: Southwest Ohio

9th - 10th
Of all the swing regions, Southwest Ohio might be the tipping point for most candidates looking to win the state. Serving as a bastion for conservative voters, it's a must-win for any Republican. With its southern exposure, the Southwest...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Chapter 6: As Ohio Goes: Southeast Ohio

9th - 10th
The Southeast region of Ohio is the largest in area, but the least populated of all the regions. Voters in this Appalachian region retain an independent streak politically, but also an acute memory of their history with the energy...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Chapter 5: As Ohio Goes: Northeast Ohio

9th - 10th
Though population in the NE region of Ohio has been in decline in past decades, it still is home to the most voters in the state. It's also a bastion for Democrats, helping to make or break their chances in Ohio. Its voters reflect the...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Chapter 4: As Ohio Goes: Northwest Ohio

9th - 10th
With deep roots in farming and factories, the Northwest region of Ohio is home to key industries and a Midwestern sensibility that any candidate would be wise to speak to. With a historically conservative lean, if candidates do well...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Chapter 3: As Ohio Goes: Central Ohio

9th - 10th
Central Ohio is our first stop on our journey around the "Five Ohios." As the fastest growing-and youngest-region of the state. The state capital of Columbus has come a long way from "Cowtown" to metropolis. Its political tilt and...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Chapter 2: As Ohio Goes: The Past Paints the Present

9th - 10th
Ohio's status as swing state, and as a strong bellwether, goes back at least 120 years, but the reason for it goes back even further, to its founding. In this section we explore how the past paints the present, and set the stage for our...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Chapter 1: As Ohio Goes: Introduction

9th - 10th
The adage, "The nation goes as Ohio goes," is a reflection upon Ohio's key status when it comes to presidential elections and campaigns. But why is that the case? What is so special about Ohio? Our journey begins here. [1:46]