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NEW: Music Videos About Civics For Kids!

Well Versed is a new animated music video series from Nickelodeon and ATTN: that explores civic topics for elementary students and preschoolers with viewing guides from iCivics.

3 New DBQuests to Sharpen Your Student’s Primary Source Analysis

Unlock the power of inquiry-based learning with our three new DBQuests! Each DBQuest asks students a big question which acts as a guiding light for in-depth analysis of three multimedia primary resources.

Introducing Poder Presidencial

As part of our commitment to helping every student understand our system of government and be inspired to be civically engaged, we are excited to launch a Spanish-language version of Executive Command: Poder presidencial!

New for High School Teachers: Public Policy Curriculum Unit

Public Policy doesn't get a lot of attention but it impacts almost every area of daily life. In this unit, students learn about how policy gets made and how the government affects everyday life - from water in the tap to safe toothpaste.

How Did Laws, Courts, and People Impact Civil Rights in the Late 1800s?

In this new Private i History Detectives unit, Elementary students analyze primary sources to discover how Constitutional Amendments attempted to address slavery’s wrongs, how the courts challenged unfair laws, and how individuals and groups fought for civil rights.

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    The NAACP Legal Defense Fund

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    Breaking Barriers: Constance Baker Motley

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    Stepping Forward: The Fight for College Integration

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    The Shelleys & the Right to Fair Housing

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