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The resources on this page have been selected by eLibraryMN and Minnesota Digital Library librarians and curators to support the MN English Language Arts and the Social Studies standards, both current and pending, specifically related to agriculture, that are relevant to students. Resources in eLibraryMN and EbooksMN have unlimited simultaneous user access and are freely available to anyone geolocated in Minnesota. The primary source resources detailed are available to all, regardless of location.
Please reach out with questions or suggestions about linking to, using, or sharing these resources.
Academic Research
Below is a collection of available topic overviews that link to many related articles and resources within ELM.
Ebooks
This is a curated group of fiction and nonfiction ebooks, Grade Interest Level K-8. All titles are available to students geolocated in MN without login. Linking directly to chapters is also possible. To link directly to the titles and share in your LMS or libguides, copy the link to the title(s) you want from our persistent link spreadsheet (if you are not accessing through the MackinVia app). Reach out to us with questions about linking. 
Understanding your role in elections
Explains the American political system, describing the role of the citizens in the election process, the function and design of the government, and the processes involved in keeping the government running. Includes a section about how young people can get involved in politics, a glossary, critical thinking questions, sources for further learning, and an index.
Voting in elections
Introduces young readers to the democratic voting process, including how people vote, why they vote, and the history of voting rights.
As Miss Garcia's class gets ready to elect a class president, the student candidates make posters and give speeches.
Promises!
David Mortimore Baxter runs against Rose Thornton in a class election. The campaign is tough but the final debate in front of the school is wild.
Primary Sources
Resources below are recommended by MDL curators from partners in primary source history.
Interlibrary Loan/Resource Sharing
For in depth research into these topics, sometimes you need to request materials from other libraries. These can be digital or they can sometimes be printed books. There are two main options for requesting these materials. One, MNLINK, allows you to search all Minnesota libraries for the requires the use of a public library card and PIN. While many educators use their own library card to help students, it is recommended that students use their own. However, this is not always possible, so there is a second option: Minitex Resource sharing for schools. This allows one staff member per school to request items on behalf of students and have the items sent directly to the school building. If you have questions about which option is better for you and your students, reach out to us and we can help.