Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Frontline: Protecting the Environment Through Civic Activism

For Students 9th - 10th
An activity engaging students in thinking about how they can fulfill their civic duties in their communities. Present a video and class discussion emphasizing the importance of community engagement.
Unit Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: u.s. Constitution and Civics Projects and Activities

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Over 100 choices of project-based learning activities are provided to enhance teaching U.S. Constitution and civics topics in the classroom.
Website
iCivics

I Civics: Teachers

For Students 9th - 10th
Standards-aligned civics resources including lesosn plans, games, DBQ activities, web-based excercises, and much more.
Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Ida B. Wells and Anti Lynching Activism

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore Ida B. Wells and anti-lynching activism.
Lesson Plan
Organization for Community Networks

Academy Curricular Exchange: Civics Jeopardy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A thorough lesson plan that has young scholars having fun while reviewing for their civics final exam.
Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: We the People: Constitution Day Pdf [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This teachers guide has activities for Constitution Day.
Activity
iCivics

I Civics: Who Represents Me?

For Students 3rd - 6th
Do you know who represents you in the federal, state and local government? Do you know how to get in touch with them? This web quest will guide you through a number of web resources that will give you information about your...
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Election Results Tracker

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Election Results Tracker activity helps young scholars monitor the election results with a map and Electoral College vote counter.
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Other

Charity Navigator

For Students 9th - 10th
Charity Navigator rates U.S.-based nonprofits and charities on a variety of effectiveness scales so that givers can make informed decisions about how their charitable contributions are spent. Find useful insights for analyzing the role...
Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Building Democracy: Every New Generation

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity in which students read and write about whether or not today's generation of youth are prepared for the leaderhip and citizenship roles of tomorrow. Students will evaluate the role of schools and recommend approach to civic...
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Global Warming: What Should We Do About It?

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity based resource for teachers in which students are involved in reading summaries, literature and scientific reports about Global Warming, formulating a response on how to approach Global Warming, then taking part in a mock Global...
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Other

Volunteer Match

For Students 9th - 10th
This database allows you to search for a volunteer opportunity either by location or by the type of activity that interests you.
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.
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Other

Points of Light

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The mission of the organization is to instill compassion and the idea of service and philanthropy in school children. Find out how to start a Care Club and what projects the children can participate in.
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.
Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Understanding Our Rights & Responsibilities

For Students 3rd - 8th
Scholastic presents a series of printable panels and a classroom activity in PDF format that highlight the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens.
Activity
Other

Make Beliefs Comix: Printables Category: Elections and Political

For Students 4th - 8th
A collection of printable comics where students complete an activity, such as design a campaign bumper sticker, imagine a conversation between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, or make a list of ideas that would promote the rights of women.
Website
US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: Helping Your Child Become a Responsible Citizen

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Help your child develop a strong character and become a responsible citizen through activities suggested in the booklet written by the U. S. Department of Education. The material is available online or as a downloadable PDF document.
Activity
Other

Kids Voting Usa

For Students K - 1st
Kids Voting USA offers learning activities on the history and importance of voting, as well as a timeline of suffrage in the United States. Each learning activity includes materials, objectives, and questions to be raised in class.
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Other

League of Women Voters

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about important issues, relating towards female voters.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Presidential Election Partners

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As a presidential election approaches, have students recruit an adult "election partner" to discuss and debate candidate selection and important issues related to the campaign. Becoming an active participant in the civic process takes...
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Other

League of Women Voters

For Students 9th - 10th
Official homepage of the League of Women Voters.