Many teachers are being encouraged to incorporate action civics into their units. While many conservatives and moderates deem the method a negative one, thinking about it separate from the radical leftist causes it usually entails can help teachers see the benefit of action civics. This
Civil discourse is a crucial element of effective learning and civics. Students can use this handout for guidelines in remembering how to create a safe and supportive community for engaging in discussions with their peers. Download : Accountability in Civil Discourse Handout
The “Civics Connection Through Questioning” resource provides teachers with discussion questions to allow for civic discourse and engagement in the classroom. Each question is broad enough to be applied to most lessons, and can be made more specific for a particular topic. Download : Civics-Guiding-Questions
The “What is civics?” handout provides students with a reference for defining civics and its application in different contexts. Download : What is Civics Student Handout
On December 15, 1791, three-fourths of the state legislatures of the United States ratified the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States. These amendments are known as the Bill of Rights. Many of the fundamental ideas of civics are embodied in this
