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iCivics

I Civics: Mini Lesson: Midterm Elections

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will learn about the midterm election, its role as a referendum on the presidency, and how a shift in party control impacts the legislative and executive branches.
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iCivics

I Civics: Party Systems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this mini-instructional activity to show your students that there are lots of different political party systems around the world besides Democrats and Republicans.
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iCivics

I Civics: Mini Lesson: Succession

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In the opening activity, students are challenged to create a succession plan for their school principal. The class then reviews the official presidential line of succession and reads about its origins.
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iCivics

I Civics: Foundation Basics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lesson, students are introduced to the characteristics of power, authority, legitimacy, and sovereignty, consider how governments establish and maintain them, and analyze government forms to determine if and how each...
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iCivics

I Civics: Trial Court Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn the vocabulary and process of small claims court and have the chance to play plaintiff, defendant, judge, and jury in this simulation. The lesson is complete with witness statements, evidence, a trial script, and jury...
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iCivics

I Civics: Get Counted! (The u.s. Census)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students learn the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the census. Students explore the importance of being informed and how the census impacts their communities.
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iCivics

I Civics: Voting Rights

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the evolution of voting rights in the United States.
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iCivics

I Civics: The Great State

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this overview lesson, young scholars learn about state government structure, functions, lawmaking, and relationship with local government.
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iCivics

I Civics: The Market Economy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson teaches the basics about the market economy, including the relationships between consumers and producers, supply and demand, and profit and incentive. Learners learn six traits of a market economy, compare the market economy...
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iCivics

I Civics: Separation of Powers: What's for Lunch?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students find out how the three branches of government interact with each other and how decisions about laws are made by several parts of the U.S. government.
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iCivics

I Civics: Voting in Congress

For Teachers 9th - 10th
n this lesson, young scholars learn what factors members of Congress consider when deciding whether to vote for a bill, including the powers given to Congress by the Constitution, what a member's constituents want, his or her political...
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iCivics

I Civics: You've Got Rights!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about the rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and other important constitutional amendments.
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iCivics

I Civics: State Power: Got a Reservation?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discover that states have their own governments and powers separate from the federal government. They learn what those powers are, how they're different from the federal government's powers, and that state governments also give...
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Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Convene the Council

For Students 9th - 10th
In Convene the Council, students take on the role of President of the United States and respond to world events with the support of their National Security Council.
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I Civics: Branches of Power

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you like running things? Branches of Power allows you to do something that no one else can: control all three branches of government! You'll have the power to write any laws you want about issues you choose. Careful, though, there's a...
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Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Counties Work

For Students 6th - 8th
Do you want to make your community a better place to live? In Counties Work, you decide about the programs and services that affect everyone! Your choices shape the community, and your citizens' satisfaction determines whether you'll get...
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Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Win the White House

For Students 9th - 10th
Running for the presidency isn't easy! In Win the White House, you get to manage your very own presidential campaign by strategically raising funds, polling voters, launching media campaigns, and making personal appearances. Keep a close...
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iCivics

I Civics: County Basics

For Students 3rd - 6th
Have you ever wondered where counties come from? Explore the roots of county government in this WebQuest!
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iCivics

I Civics: Who Represents Me?

For Students 3rd - 6th
Do you know who represents you in the federal, state and local government? Do you know how to get in touch with them? This web quest will guide you through a number of web resources that will give you information about your...
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Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Games: Cast Your Vote

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource is an interactive educational game that places the players in control of all three branches of government to test their abilities to turn issues of concern into full-fledged laws. In the debate, choose the questions to help...
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Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Court Quest

For Students 9th - 10th
In Court Quest, people from around the country need your help to navigate our court system. Listen carefully to each case, so you can guide them to the right place!
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Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Executive Command

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ever wanted to be President for a day? In Executive Command, you can be President for four years! Try to accomplish what you set as your agenda while facing the challenges and responsibilities that crop up along the way. Being...
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iCivics

I Civics: Immigration Nation

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you know how people become citizens of the United States? In Immigration Nation, you'll find out as you guide newcomers along their path to citizenship. Good luck!
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iCivics

I Civics: Win the White House

For Students 9th - 10th
In this virtual simulation game, student will run their own Presidential campaign. Students will raise compaign funds, poll voters, launch media campaigns, making personal appearances, and monitor electoral medeals