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New Executive Branch Lesson Plans Added!

What are the powers, purpose, and limitations of the presidency and the executive branch? The newly updated Executive Branch Unit introduces high school students to the role and powers of the president and the function of the executive branch.

March is Women's History Month

Women's History Month provides an opportunity to discuss and reflect on the role women have played in shaping the United States. Explore our resources for teaching women's history, including weekly planners!

Explore New Elementary Resources: Private i History Detectives!

We are thrilled to release a new inquiry-based civics and history curriculum just for K–5 learners.

Empower English & Multilingual Learners with Spanish Translations

As part of our commitment to helping every student understand our system of government and be inspired to be civically engaged, many of iCivics games are available with English language learner supports & Spanish translations.

Would you like a slice of People’s Pie?

Your favorite game to teach about the federal budget is back. People’s Pie breaks the complex concepts of the federal budgeting system into sweet, student-friendly, bite-size pieces.

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    Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)

    This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that extended First Amendment protections to students in the classroom. Students learn about the concept of symbolic speech and how…
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    Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (1988)

    This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that established a school principal’s right to censor student articles in the school newspaper. Students learn about the limits on…
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    West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (…

    This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that it was unconstitutional for a state to force students to salute the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Students learn…
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    Bethel School District v. Fraser (1986)

    This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that established a school's ability to prohibit inappropriate student language on campus. Students learn about the First Amendment…
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    Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010)

    This mini-lesson covers the Supreme Court’s decision about limiting government restrictions on campaign contributions. Students learn about campaign finance, Super PACs, the Bipartisan Campaign…
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    Clapper v. Amnesty International (2013)

    This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that determined the government’s ability to conduct electronic surveillance of its citizens. Students learn about the First…
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    Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)

    This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court decision that determined Dred Scott, having lived in a free territory, was not entitled to his freedom. Students learn about the impact of the…
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    EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch (2015)

    This mini-lesson explores the Supreme Court’s decision regarding a company’s discrimination against a Muslim woman during the hiring process. Students learn how Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of…
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    Elk v. Wilkins (1884)

    This mini-lesson examines the Supreme Court’s ruling that the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause did not apply to American Indians born on Native reservations. Students analyze a primary document…
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    Lau v. Nichols (1974)

    This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that required public schools to provide language supports to English and multilingual learners (ELs/MLs). Students learn how Lau’s…
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    Loving v. Virginia (1967)

    This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that struck down state bans on interracial marriage. Students learn about the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause, and its use…
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    Obergefell v. Hodges (2015)

    This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that extended marriage rights to same-sex couples. Students learn about the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection and Due Process…
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    PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin (2001)

    This mini-lesson explores the Supreme Court’s decision that required the Professional Golf Association to accommodate competitors with disabilities in its tournaments. Students learn about the…
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    United States v. Virginia (1996)

    This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that found the Virginia Military Institute’s male-only admission policy discriminated against women. Students learn about the 14th…
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    United States v. Wong Kim Ark (1898)

    This mini-lesson explores the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause. Students learn about the difference between jus sanguinis and jus soli citizenship. They also…
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    Brown v. Board of Education (1954)

    This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that overturned “separate but equal” in public schools. Students learn about segregation and “equality under the law,” and they use…
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    In re Gault (1967)

    This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that said juvenile offenders have a right to due process. Students learn about 14th Amendment due process, fairness, and the…
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    Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

    This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that interpreted the Commerce and Supremacy Clauses of the U.S. Constitution and affirmed the federal government’s superiority with…
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    Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)

    This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that gave defendants in state criminal courts the right to a lawyer. Students learn about the 6th Amendment right to a lawyer, why…
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    Korematsu v. United States (1944)

    This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court’s decision that determined the government acted constitutionally when it detained people of Japanese ancestry inside internment camps during…
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