A collection of videos focused on American civics. Included with videos are activities, readings and additional resources.

A collection of six lessons for Grades 5 and up for Black History Month. The lesson plans explore the use of nonviolence in history, particularly with respect to the civil rights movement and African American history.

An examination of a speech Justice Clarence Thomas delivered in 2009 highlighting his thoughts on the Bill of Rights as well has his views on the importance of American civic responsibility.

This lesson examines the legacy of the "philosopher statesman," James Madison. Madison combined the intellectual knowledge and creativity of the scholar with the practical savvy of the politician, a man of strong principles who also...

This site has information about four communities that were able to improve access to programs and services for disabled Americans.

This lesson plan from the Center for Civic Education encourages both teachers and students to learn more about George Washington's contribution to American Constitutionalism and Citizenship.

Test your citizenship knowledge by answering these forty questions from the United States Naturalization Test. Then click on the provided link to see all one hundred questions and answers about American government from the 2016...

Explore the ideas of Enlightenment thinker, Jean-Jacques Rousseau. His writings on natural and social freedom, the social contract, and democracy shaped the American system of government in a variety of ways.

This Daily Teaching Tools resource explains the attributes associated with the free educational game designed by Sandra Day O'Connor, iCivics. Teachers can use this resource to assess understanding of the American government and...

This resource from Khan Academy provides a study resource about the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, Shay's Rebellion, and the needed call for a new Constitution. These questions are intended for students taking high school...

This resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions over the ratification of the US Constitution. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the...

This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the checks on the US President. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...

This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over the structures, powers, and functions of Congress. These practice questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American...

This resource from Khan Academy provides foundational-level practice questions over types of US Presidential communication. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics...

This resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions over Baker v. Carr, a Supreme Court case that addresses equality in voting districts. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American...

This resource from Khan Academy provides advanced-level practice questions over the structures, powers, and functions of Congress. These practice questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government...

This resource from Khan Academy provides questions about the Senate and the House of Representatives. This lesson is intended for students taking a high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP...

This resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions over balancing minority and majority rights. These questions are intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the...

In this lesson, students will examine some of the fundamental ideas about government that is contained in the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. When the lesson is completed, students should be able to...

This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that determined the government acted constitutionally when it detained people of Japanese ancestry inside internment camps during World War II. Students learn what...

In this lesson, students are introduced to the concepts of authority, legitimacy, and sovereignty and consider how governments establish and maintain these foundational characteristics.

The Founding Fathers had many influences. Discover how aspects of Athenian democracy shaped the structure and ideals of the U.S. government.

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.

Students will complete a web quest that includes reading material on the expansion of voting rights, viewing video on historical events related to suffrage, and completing a multimedia project (public service announcement). An extension...