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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.

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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.

The Constitution EXPLAINED Video Series

Our new comprehensive, short-form video series created with the Center for Civic Education explains the text, history, and relevance of the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and additional amendments in everyday language. Check out all 35 videos today!

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    Do I Have a Right? Extension Pack

    Make your students’ gameplay more meaningful by using our constitutional rights activity and assessment set designed specifically for Do I Have a Right?. We included tips and practice that help make…
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    Impeachment and Conviction (Infographic)

    Impeachment really is only half the story! Follow the processes and powers of impeachment in this easy to follow printable infographic. 
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    Shedding Light on a State of Emergency (Infographic)

    In case of emergency, declare it! Help your students understand what it means when a state of emergency is declared with this printable infographic.
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    Campaign Cash (Infographic)

    Every election, candidates spend A LOT of money on their campaign. Do you know where the candidates get that money and what they spend it on?
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    Introduction to Inquiry Mysteries, Grades K-1

    Grade K-1
    Students have lots of questions! Engage their curiosity through inquiry-based learning. In this unit, students will learn to examine images of primary source artifacts. They will have the opportunity…
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    How Do Communities Make Good Decisions?

    Grade 1
    It’s never too early to be a good citizen. In this unit, students will be introduced to citizenship and leadership. Students will work together to create a classroom book on the rights and…
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    Then and Now

    Kindergarten
    The past tells us about the present! In this unit, students analyze primary images from the past and compare them to those from today. Students will have the opportunity to learn how people, work,…
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    How Do We Celebrate Our Shared Traditions?

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    Traditions can be large or small. Kids may be familiar with certain traditions. This unit allows them to explore more. They will have the opportunity to identify traditions that are important to…
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    What Makes a Good Leader?

    Grade 1
    Every community needs leaders. But how do we choose them, and what makes someone a good leader? In this unit, students will explore leaders in their community and identify leadership traits. Students…
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    Introduction to Mysteries, Grades 2-3

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    We learn by asking questions! In this inquiry-based unit, students will have the chance to learn how asking questions can lead to learning. They will understand that sometimes there is more than one…
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    Why Do People Move?

    Grade 2
    People move for many different reasons. Maybe for jobs or to be closer to family. In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn all about moving. They will start by learning about the push and pull…
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    Why Do We Need Maps?

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    This inquiry-based unit puts kids on the map! Key vocabulary and primary source information allow kids to study different map projections and learn how maps have changed over time. The 1904 World’s…
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    How Does Culture Impact the Way We Live?

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    In this unit, the story of the Clotilda Africans is the backdrop to learning about cultural values. Students will see how they incorporated many of the Yoruba cultural values they had learned as…
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    What Strategies Did Native Nations Use To Protect…

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    In this inquiry-based unit, students will become more familiar with Native history and people. They will learn about some elements of Native sovereignty and its importance in American history.…
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    Why Do Many People Celebrate on the Fourth of July?

    Grade 3
    The Fourth of July is all about fireworks and barbeque. Or is it? In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn the historical context of the Fourth of July. They will gain a better understanding…
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    How Did Women Influence the American Revolutionary War?

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    Women took charge during the American Revolution. In this inquiry-based unit, students will have the opportunity to explore how women who directly supported war efforts by being camp followers who…
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    Introduction to Mysteries, Grades 4-5

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    How do we ask the right questions to learn? This inquiry-based unit allows students to engage in artifact analysis as a form of close reading, and learn about sourcing, contextualization, and…
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    How Does Water Shape Our Lives?

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    Water is all around us, but how does it shape our lives? In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn how access to water is a primary factor for early settlement. Following the story of William…
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    How Do Maps Help Us Understand the World?

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    Maps are our guides to the world! Students will explore how maps can tell us where we are and help us get where we want to go. In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn the basic vocabulary of…
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    Why Would People Live in the Northeast?

    Grade 4
    This inquiry-based unit focuses on the Northeast of the United States. Students will explore and create maps of the Northeast. They will explore the National Park system and create a book and…
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