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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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    The Executive Branch

    Students will learn about the executive branch, including the unique role and powers of the president and the function of executive departments and agencies. They will explore key facets of foreign…
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    Mini Media Literacy Library

    For your convenience, we've assembled a library of our Media Moment Mini-Lessons. These mini-lessons combine civic content and news literacy skills. Designed for the high school classroom, each mini-…
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    Little Rock: Executive Order 10730

    When President Eisenhower authorized troops under federal authority to desegregate Little Rock Central High School in 1957, he became the first president since Reconstruction to use federal forces to…
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    The Louisiana Purchase: Branching Out

    President Jefferson usually gets the credit for the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, which doubled the size of the young nation. But this ignores one important actor, the U.S. Congress. Nearly every step…
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    New High School Executive Branch Lessons &…

    The president is the most central figure within the U.S. government. What are the powers, purpose, and limitations of the presidency and the executive branch? Dive deeper into this role with our…
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    iCivics Welcomes Executive Director Louise Dubé

    iCivics announces the appointment of Louise Dubé as Executive Director.
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    The First 100 Days and Beyond: Lesson Plans and…

    To mark the beginning of a new presidency, use these resources to teach the first 100 days and the road beyond. 
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    Press Release: Sandra Day O’Connor’s iCivics Provides…

    Updated game, new lesson plans, infographic help students understand and analyze the presidential transition of power.
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    Update: iCivics Executive Director Louise Dubé Named…

    We are excited to announce that iCivics was named as one of 40 honorees for the 2018 Civvys Awards.
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    Digging Deep on Presidential Responsibilities

    In my 8th grade Social Studies classroom, we spend half the year exploring civics, government, and politics.  One of the most valuable and important parts of our exploration is making sure that…
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    Alexander Heffner Interviews iCivics Executive…

    Executive Director Louise Dubé sat down with Alexander Heffner from The Open Mind to talk about how to reinvigorate civic education through virtual games for young people amidst the skepticism about…
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    iCivics Executive Director Louise Dubé Up for DVF…

    We are excited to announce that iCivics Executive Director Louise Dubé has been nominated for the DVF People’s Voice Awards.
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    iCivics Executive Director Louise Dubé Wins DVF People…

    We are very excited to announce that iCivics Executive Director, Louise Dubé won this year's DVF People’s Voice Awards.   Dubé's win, based upon thousands of popular votes, brings $50,000 to iCivics…
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    iCivics' Executive Director, Louise Dubé, Pens…

    Teaching young people about political institutions — and their roles in them — is critical for repairing our country. 
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    Black History Month: Lesson Plans and Resources for…

    With the arrival of Black History Month, iCivics has gathered resources to engage students during February and year-round.
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    Accessing iCivics Games: Preloaded on Devices Without…

    A complete list of iCivics games that can be downloaded from the iTunes App Store or Google Play.
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    Civics for Democracy: Civics with Ben Sheehan

    iCivics Chief Education Officer Emma Humphries talks civic education with Ben Sheehan, award-winning executive producer, formerly with the YouTube channel Funny or Die, and author of "OMG WTF Does…
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    Happy New School Year! An 8th Grade Teacher's…

    Amy Raper, an 8th grade social studies teacher, shares her experience of using iCivics in her classroom.
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    Education and Philanthropy Leaders Larry Kramer,…

    Kramer, Foggy-Paxton, and Robinson will play a critical role in iCivics’ expanded scope to help create an American school system that is committed to providing high-quality civic education to all…
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    iCivics and Newsela Partner For Media Literacy

    iCivics and Newsela partnered to bring their teacher communities a webinar on media literacy tools available through both platforms.
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