The Fourth Branch: You!
Young people may not feel like they are part of the government, but they are! In this lesson, students learn how citizens influence government and measure the impact of their "citize...
VIEW LESSON PLAN >>Created for students by students, this guide will help kids learn about voting and elections independently and find ways to engage if they are not eligible to vote.
Even presidents have to worry about making the grade! Discover the history behind the “First 100 Days” and its impact on the American presidency with this new lesson plan that includes extension ideas and media literacy moments. Students will evaluate the fairness of judging presidents based on this somewhat arbitrary time period.
Put your students into the action with these election-focused civics games. Be sure to explore our Win the White House Family Guide to inspire election learning at home.
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We've converted some of our most engaging election lessons into customizable Google Slide Decks — ideal for PearDeck or Google Classroom! Make your own copy to use it as is or customize it to meet your needs.
Encourage students to use this guide as a way to learn more about the presidential candidates and use it as a discussion starter with their peers and families.
Provide visually appealing, graphically concise, and substantive overviews of key concepts using iCivics’ infographics.
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