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President Biden signing an executive order

Fun Activities to Teach the Roles and Powers of the President

Government & Civics

Probably the most fundamental part of teaching the executive branch is the president's expressed and implied powers and all the roles they fulfill. But it’s a long list, and it can be tough to create a more creative lesson than just

Members of the Electoral College from WA State

5 Activities Ideas for Teaching the Electoral College

Government & Civics

Including the Electoral College in your civics and government class is essential. And since it’s a bit complicated, it’s a great topic to spend a few days on because there are so many ways to practice critical thinking and general

Legislative Branch Lesson Activity Ideas

13 Fun & Engaging Legislative Branch Lessons Ideas

Government & Civics

The legislative branch has a lot to cover and is always taught first, meaning it can easily take time away from teaching the other two branches. But with a few targeted activities, you can cover both the structure and powers of

Fun and Engaging Activities for the First Day of Civics Class

Government & Civics

Once kids are in high school, there usually isn’t time or the need to spend a whole week solely doing relationship-building activities. But you should still do something those first few days between finalizing the seating chart and your first unit.

Fun Civics Activity Ideas To Teach About Government

Government & Civics

Teaching civics and government is different from teaching history—it really requires a different set of go-to lesson ideas and projects. So, if you are brand new to the subject and need to know everything about how to teach civics, or you’re

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How to Start Your Middle or High School Student Council

Student Council & Leadership

Perhaps your school doesn’t have a student council, and you’ve been tasked to create one. Or you have an existing program, but it needs a massive overhaul. Either way, welcome! You’re in the right place! Even though I took over an

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