These resources were developed by the ABA Division for Public Education. Comprehensive lesson plans
Teach high school students the importance and impact of election polls as they analyze why identity and demographics are critical factors in polling results.
Lesson Plans by Topic These lesson plans provide teachers the materials and guidance for students to learn different perspectives on these issues, discuss them, listen to each other in a respectful and civil manner, and appreciate differences while finding common ground. With news and materials from left, center and right sources plus a structured process …
A video instructional series on ethics for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 10 one-hour video programs. This…
National Security. Elections and Judicial Independence. A video series for middle school, high school, and adult learners; 6 one-hour video programs, downloadable discussion guide and Ethics…
Making Civics Real is a video workshop for high school civics teachers. See topic categories.
A video instructional series on the American Constitution for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 13 one-hour video…
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Remix SOTU address. Great activity!
is an interactive, multimodal, multicultural, open access e-book for teaching and learning key topics in United States Government and Civic Life. It focuses on the importanc ...
This inquiry leads students through an investigation of the civics test, a current graduation requirement for Kentucky students, in order to consider the ways in which the test addresses needed knowledge and skills to prepare students for active engagement in civic life. The compelling question for the inquiry—can the civics test make you a good […]
20 pre-made challenges ready to be used for 6th through 8th grade civics education projects. But that’s just the beginning. Teachers that register for a free account may make copies of the pre-made challenges and completely customize them to suit their needs. And each challenge, …
4 completed courses: Overview of Political System; History of Democratic Institutions; Strengths and Weaknesses of Political Sysytem; Strengths and Weaknesses of National FGovernment
A video course for high school, college and adult learners ; 15 half-hour video programs, print guide, and website. Democracy…
Teachers across the curriculum can promote civil discourse and share digital tools that help high school students develop the skills needed for citizenship.
will talk about information about helping kids understand the way our system works.