Civics

Civics encompasses the study of what one does as a citizen - their rights, their duties, and how they interact with other citizens. This includes the study of government, its oversight and operation, civil law, and civil code. All good citizens should understand their civic duties and systems, so use the resources listed here to get up to speed.

What is Civics?

Learning civics can help students become better informed and active citizens. Through learning civics, students can develop an understanding of how government works and the importance of participating in the democratic process. Additionally, civics can help students understand the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and how to become engaged in their community..

Civics Resources

Civics, Social (Government)

Civics, Social (Government)

Social Civics is the study of how our government is organized and run at the national, state and local levels. Beginning with a look at how government developed, this course covers such topics as our federal constitution, political parties, and gover...

American civics

American civics

Sal compares the possible outcomes of the federal budget negotiations around the “fiscal cliff.”...

Civics

Civics

Practice civics skills on IXL, have fun, and win awards!...

POLSC232: American Government

POLSC232: American Government

The scope and emphasis of POLSC232 goes beyond a general understanding of civics to incorporate the core concepts of the American system of government, the workings of its myriad of actors and agencies, the key components of 'politics” in the Am...

K-2 Civics: American Government and Citizenship

K-2 Civics: American Government and Citizenship

K-2 Core Curriculum - Civics: American Government and Citizenship In this fun and interactive unit study, designed to meet and exceed state and national standards, your children will explore civics through a child-friendly study of the America...

Securing Digital Democracy

Securing Digital Democracy

In this course, you'll learn what every citizen should know about the security risks—and future potential — of electronic voting and Internet voting. We'll take a look at the past, present, and future of election technologies and ex...

Civics

Civics

This high-impact program offers students a strong introduction to government, citizenship, and the American economic and legal systems. An accessible narrative and compelling design work hand-in-hand with interactive technology, study guides, and act...

iCivics

iCivics

The success of any democratic system depends on the active participation of its citizens. iCivics gives students the necessary tools to learn about and participate in civic life, and teachers the materials and support to achieve this goal. Our free r...

K-2 Civics: Symbols of America

K-2 Civics: Symbols of America

K-2 Core Curriculum - Civics: Symbols of America In this fun and interactive unit study, designed to meet and exceed state and national standards, your children will explore civics through the national symbols and patriotic music of the Unite...

Civics and Government

Civics and Government

This 3 week unit covers 21 standards of civics and government for the primary grades with resources for whole group, independent work, center work, and homework. This Unit Includes 23 worksheets of varying difficulty level for all students, indep...