Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of videos focused on American civics. Included with videos are activities, readings and additional resources.
Lesson Plan
Organization for Community Networks

Academy Curricular Exchange: Civics Jeopardy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A thorough lesson plan that has students having fun while reviewing for their civics final exam.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers:borders American Id, Activity 2: The Internet's Impact on Politic

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate ways that people use the Internet to achieve political goals. Consider whether online computer use is a positive or negative influence on civic participation.
Activity
Other

Dirksen Center: Why Is It Important to Vote?

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic right in a democracy. We know we should vote, but does our vote mean anything? Good answers to some good questions. This site provides many classroom resources.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Your America: Democracy's Local Heroes: Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Inspire civic awareness, promote student activism and examine the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship by exploring stories of how ordinary citizens accomplished extraordinary changes.
Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin, an American community leader who was active in the women's rights movement and particularly in organizing African American women around issues of civic and cultural development.