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Well Versed: Animated Music Videos About Civics For Kids

Animated music videos about how kids can make this country rock! Well Versed hits all the right notes as it explores civic topics for the youngest generation. Explore the series of 12 videos for elementary students (ages 6-11) and preschoolers (ages 2-5).

Support student learning with discussion questions, activity ideas, and a lyrics sheet in each video's viewing guide.

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Partners

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Functions of Government (Ages 6-11)

What is the government? It’s a pretty big idea for kids to wrap their heads around. Teach kids the basics with this music video in which Jade and Max work through what the…
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Rules and Laws (Ages 6-11)

Talking to kids about rules might seem like a drag, but Carla can help your students see why rules are really important. Use this music video to teach kids about law basics by…
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Our Rights (Ages 6-11)

Rights are a big deal! National documents are changed to include them. Court systems are created to protect them. Jade and Ava teach kids what a right is and how it protects…
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The Branches of Government (Ages 6-11)

It takes three branches to share the work of the U.S. government, each with its own important job. Teach students about the branches of government with this music video in which…
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It's All Local (Ages 6-11)

Communities come in all shapes and sizes, and they often need unique responses to address their residents’ needs. Kids will learn what local government is and how it functions as…
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A Part of Something (Ages 6-11)

Our democracy and our communities won’t work without us, the people! Jade teaches kids citizenship duties and how they can get involved—including voting, staying informed, and…
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Our Voices (Ages 6-11)

Teach kids what voting is and the importance of their vote using this music video about a class election.
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Differences, Disagreements, and Democracy (Ages 6-11)

Differences and disagreements are expected in a democracy. Teach kids about civil discourse and compromise through song!
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Rules (Ages 2-5)

We all need to follow the rules, whether we are at school, at home, or walking down the sidewalk. Teach young children about rules and laws with Ava and Johnny, who sing and dance…
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Differences (Ages 2-5)

Noting differences and similarities are ways children make sense of the world around them. In this music video, Johnny explains to Ava and Jade that everyone has different tastes,…
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Disagreements (Ages 2-5)

Everyone could use practice keeping their cool in the middle of a disagreement. Teach children how to handle disagreements with this music video in which Ava and Johnny disagree…
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Do Your Part (Ages 2-5)

From classroom to community center, children of all ages can do their part to make a difference. Johnny and Ava explore how to be a good friend and neighbor and how their…

Use the Scope & Sequence to help you plan your iCivics classroom experience!

Whether you enjoy finding opportunities within a well-structured sequence of resources or prefer looking around for pieces and bits that can be jigsawed together, our Scope & Sequence documents are a perfect reference point for planning. Scope & Sequence documents are available for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms and list all of our resources in one place.

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Well Versed: Animated Music Videos About Civics For Kids

Partners

Functions of Government (Ages 6-11)

Rules and Laws (Ages 6-11)

Our Rights (Ages 6-11)

The Branches of Government (Ages 6-11)

It's All Local (Ages 6-11)

A Part of Something (Ages 6-11)

Our Voices (Ages 6-11)

Differences, Disagreements, and Democracy (Ages 6-11)

Rules (Ages 2-5)

Differences (Ages 2-5)

Disagreements (Ages 2-5)

Do Your Part (Ages 2-5)

Use the Scope & Sequence to help you plan your iCivics classroom experience!