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Water is all around us, but how does it shape our lives? In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn how access to water is a primary factor for early settlement. Following the…
Maps are our guides to the world! Students will explore how maps can tell us where we are and help us get where we want to go. In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn the…
This inquiry-based unit focuses on the Northeast of the United States. Students will explore and create maps of the Northeast. They will explore the National Park system and create…
Our government has a rich history. But when did it all start, and what does it all mean? In this inquiry-based lesson, students will learn about how life under British rule and the…
In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn about the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade through the stories of the Clotilda Africans. Students will be introduced to Kossula "Cudjo"…
What is free speech? Does it mean we can say whatever we want? In this inquiry-based unit, students are able to explore how and why we have the Bill of Rights. They will have the…
In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn how due process is outlined in the Constitution and how it has been interpreted with the stories of John Peter Zenger, Fred…
Has the Constitution ever changed? What if we wanted to change it now? These are questions students might have. Help them explore with this inquiry-based lesson which focuses on…
Today’s polarized climate may seem intimidating for teaching controversial issues, but it also makes it all the more important. With the right approach, classrooms can be welcoming…
A catalogue of bite-sized videos featuring K-12 online teaching experts sharing best practices for online pedagogy, designing online classes and curriculum, building communities of…
VIEW THE RECORDING A healthy constitutional democracy requires a citizenry that has the knowledge, skills, and desire to participate in it. To motivate the next generation of…
Welcome to iCivics 101 - bite-sized introductions to all that iCivics has to offer! Explore our first-of-its-kind civics digital library including: hundreds of FREE games, DBQuest,…
Welcome to the iCivics On Demand Professional Development Series! These eleven videos will introduce the basics of how to use iCivics library of 300+ resources, including FREE…
Growing up with digital devices does not mean students know how to evaluate the information they interact with online. Studies have shown that when students are taught the same…
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is transforming the digital landscape.Students are already interacting with AI tools, such as chatbots, which can present information in ways that…
Students need hands-on practice with real online sources to become skilled at finding trustworthy information online. With instruction and practice, your students will be able to…
Being civically informed and engaged requires students to be able to navigate online spaces effectively. Sam Wineburg and Joel Breakstone, co-founders of Digital Inquiry Group…
Students need to be taught strategies for locating credible information online. Joel Breakstone, co-founder and executive director of the Digital Inquiry Group (DIG), shares the…
How can your students assess if an online source is credible? Often, that question has been answered with checklists. However, checklists lead students astray by recommending…
Get ready for class with iCivics! As you prepare for this coming school year, iCivics has your back with exciting updates, engaging election resources, and civics lessons to help…
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