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This iCivics Backyard Adventure activity also includes:
Imagine arguing a real Supreme Court case! Running your own county government! Acting as President for a day! iCivics offers games, web scavenger hunts, and other activities that encourage summer scholars to learn about their communities and how they can make an impact.
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Instructional Ideas
- Send the link to parents and caregivers so learners can access the resource over the summer
Classroom Considerations
- Requires registration for a free account to play games
- Provides links to 14 games
- Players can select to read, draw, write, or do activities
- Part of the iCivics Backyard Adventure series
- Players must have access to computers with internet
Pros
- Each game includes an estimate of the required playing time
- Games can be played in Spanish or English
- Supervising adults can download teacher resources
Cons
- None