iCivics
I Civics: Crisis Collaboration: Covid 19 Mini Lesson
Explore the actions and relationships between different levels of government as they figure out what to do in response to COVID-19. This lesson has been adapted for digital and remote learning use and a traditional lesson plan is...
iCivics
I Civics: Tribal Government
As sovereign nations, American Indian and Alaska Native tribes develop and manage their own governments. This lesson plan examines the varied structures and functions of tribal government as well as the relationship these nations have...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Building Democracy: Every New Generation
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...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Global Warming: What Should We Do About It?
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...
Other
Berkman Center for Internet & Society: Confronting Online Challenges
Youth and Media focuses on the challenges young people face when accessing the Internet. Website addresses online safety, privacy, information quality and civic participation. Includes links to ongoing projects, publications and ways for...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Writing in u.s. History: The Bill of Rights
Explore why the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution and its enduring impact on defining our rights. In this interactive lesson from WGBH, students develop a written argument in response to the question "How does the Bill of...
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Trial by Jury: You Decide!
Learn about trial by jury in this tutorial where you exercise your responsibility as a citizen by serving on a jury and deciding on a case. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
Other
Dirksen Center: Why Is It Important to Vote?
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.
PBS
Pbs: Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life: Citizen Ben
Read a five-part essay on Franklin's sense of civic duty and learn why he is still, to this day, considered a role model of good citizenship.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Your America: Democracy's Local Heroes: Student Guide
Investigate the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship focusing on examples of citizens who took action to effect positive changes. Explore ways in which students can become involved in their communities.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Your America: Democracy's Local Heroes: Teacher's Guide
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.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Citizenship: What Do You Think of These Citizens?
You will be able to evaluate the citizenship qualities of many famous citizens in this section. After completing the activities in this section, we hope you will approach the difficult issues your society will face as a responsible citizen.
Ohio Test Prep
Ohio Test Prep: Module 6: Government and Citizenship
Learning module prepares students for Ohio state Social Studies test on Government and Citizenship by teaching them about civic participation in community, state or nation for the common good. Includes video tutorial, interactive review...
Read Works
Read Works: Letter From Jackie Robinson on Civil Rights
[Free Registration/Login Required] A letter from Jackie Robinson to President Eisenhower in response to a speech Eisenhower gave asking African Americans to be patient. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: The American Government: The Democratic Process
Given primary and secondary resources, students will be able to identify and analyze various methods of expanding the right to participate in the democratic process.
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Voting and Elections
Although this site from the University of Iowa seems to be an outline for a course, it offers many tutorials such as "A Brief Illustrated History of Voting" and "Chad, Hanging Chad and Pregnant Chad." Most of the site, however, is...
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Elections: Voting
Discover why citizens of the United States vote and understand the effects of voting.
PBS
Pbs: Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life: Ben's Town
Learn lessons in civic responsibility from Benjamin Franklin, whose practical solutions to the problems of city living set the standard for civic engagement in the eighteenth century and today. Read about Franklin's support for public...
Yale University
Avalon Project: Frame of Government of Pennsylvania May 5, 1682
Read the actual text of William Penn's "Frame of Government" establishing the basis for self-governing in the colony of Pennsylvania. Outlines the responsibilities and civic duties of government officials and citizens.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Global Citizens: Myrindah's Page
Through links all over the globe, we will create a new sense of global citizens who have pride in this beautiful planet and tolerance of all people.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Democracy in America: Citizenship: Making Government Work
This unit on citizenship introduces the question "What is government?" from a philosophical perspective, and delves into the meaning of government, how it works, etc. through a Video on Demand, assignments, and critical thinking and more.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Analyzing Gubernatorial Debates: The 2010 Election
This technology-based instructional activity encourages active engagement in the state electoral process. Students collaborate on a wiki designed to aid in analyzing candidates' responses in a gubernatorial debate. Pre-debate and...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Exploring Balance
During this lesson, students will engage in many activities that require them to use their balance.
Other
100 Questions & Answers for Us Citizenship Exam (English/haitian Creole) [Pdf]
Practice questions, in English and in Haitian Creole, on U.S. history and government for the U.S. Citizenship Exam. Includes answers.