Best Free Martin Luther King Jr. Lessons and Activities By Diana Restifo published 5 January 24 These free lessons and activities provide a wide range of approaches to teaching about Martin Luther King Jr.
Best Free Indigenous Peoples Day Lessons and Activities By Diana Restifo last updated 4 October 23 Explore the top free lessons and activities for teaching about Indigenous history and culture
Best Free Constitution Day Lessons and Activities By Diana Restifo published 7 September 23 These free Constitution Day lessons and activities will inspire students to understand, question, and debate the most important issues of our day.
iCivics Lesson Plan By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 11 January 23 This iCivics lesson plan is designed to provide educators with ideas on incorporating the tool into their instruction
Teaching the Russia – Ukraine War By Erik Ofgang published 26 October 22 Addressing the Russian invasion of Ukraine is an opportunity for learning and discussion on a number of topics.
Best Election Sites and Apps for Education By Diana Restifo published 4 October 22 Teach U.S. elections, civics, law and history with these top election sites, apps and games.
Using King Charles and the British Monarchy to Teach U.S.-U.K. Relations By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 3 October 22 The death of Queen Elizabeth and the coronation of King Charles can be a great teaching opportunity
Best Election Sites and Apps for Education By Diana Restifo last updated 25 September 22 With the next election just around the corner, now is the time to explore these top election teaching resources from respected, non-partisan sources.
How to Teach the Ukraine Crisis to Students Ages 8-14 By Andrea Barbalich published 8 April 22 Explaining current events in Ukraine to students
6 Ways to Discuss the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot with Your Students By Erik Ofgang published 5 January 22 In regard to the Capitol riot, focusing on facts from reliable sources and experiencing historic moments can be teachable moments
Learning Through Primary Source Digitization By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 15 December 21 Providing access to a primary source that has been digitized can help transform learning for students
How to Teach Local Elections By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. last updated 8 October 21 When teaching about local elections, an experiential approach can be effective in giving students firsthand perspectives
The National Constitution Center, College Board to Present AP Court Case Review Session By TL Editors published 15 April 20
Cast Your Vote: Game-Based App Teaches Middle Schoolers About Elections, Issues By TL Editors published 25 March 20 In Cast Your Vote, one of the many games in the iCivics collection, students vote in local elections in their town of Isley.
Win the White House: How to Run a Presidential Campaign By TL Editors published 13 February 20 Win the White House is an iCivics game available on the web and as an iOS or Android app that places students in control of a run for the U.S. presidency.
We all love SHEG. Now their Civic Online Reasoning tools make it easier to love them even more By Glenn Wiebe last updated 27 January 20
Extensive Free Resource Guides Exploration of Civic Engagement By TL Editors published 31 July 19 Digital Civics Toolkit is a free, teacher-facing website with lesson plans for exploring and fostering modern civic engagement and participation.
iCivics: The Bacon of Social Studies By Glenn Wiebe published 18 February 19 What’s the bacon of social studies? That one thing that is so delicious that you need to integrate it into your classroom?
Newseum Provides Free History & Civics Teaching Resources, Lesson Plans By TL Editors published 17 January 19 Newseum's website offers digital extension activities and resources providing ample background on journalism, civics, and historical events.
Library of Congress Adds Awesome New Tools. Today? Case Maker. By Glenn Wiebe published 14 December 18
