Distinguish among local, state, and national government and identify representative leaders at these levels such as mayor, governor, and president. 2.4.2 d

Links verified 1/1/2015

1. Find Your Elected Officials - link to a page that lets you find your Senator and Representative by entering your zip code
2. Helping Kids Understand Elections - ideas from PBS Parents
3. Helping Kids Understand the Presidential Election - suggestions from PBS Parents
4. How to Write Your Elected Officials - tips from Save the Children
5. Top 10 Questions to Ask Elected Officials - questions to guide your students as they write letters to your city's or state's officials [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]

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