More confidently teach your Civics or American Government with these 12 minimalist key concept posters. These are perfect to help students learn and use key political and government terms throughout your class.

These posters come in two sizes--8.5x11 and 11x17-- and are designed for your high school classroom.

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Promote confident critical thinking with these 12 minimalist word wall-style posters. These are perfect for any social studies or ELA classroom.

These posters come in two sizes--8.5x11 and 11x17-- and are designed for your high school classroom.

Your first day of Civics or Government class is D-O-N-E. Use these 6 print-and-go station activities to introduce yourself and your syllabus and course content!

This kit comes in print PDF and editable Google Slides.

Teach the responsibilities of citizens and active citizenship with the course-long civics service project.

In this complete print-and-go project kit, students will become informed, engaged citizens, completing various political and community volunteer opportunities and projects.

No Civics course is complete without passing the US Citizenship Test!  

This 4-part test kit with bonus PBL project will have your students citizenship-ready and engaged in writing an Op-Ed essay on whether passing it should be a graduation requirement.

Confidently guide students through the text of the US Constitution, plus all 27 Amendments, so that they can see for themselves their rights and the powers of the US government.

Two versions included: blank for student paraphrasing or pre-filled paraphrasing at a middle/high level.

Easily weave political cartoons into your U.S. History or Civics/Government class with the effective POPES method.

This kit works for both historical and current-day cartoons as well as for both bellringers or daily assignments!

Strengthen your Foundations of American Democracy unit with guided note activities to accompany 4 engaging Civics 101 podcast episodes.

Includes episode links, guided notes with answer keys, and political cartoon and new article analysis forms.

Confidently teach the influences of the Age of Enlightenment thinkers had on the US's founding documents like the Declaration of Independence, US Constitution, and Bill of Rights with this all-in-one kit. 

Included are a lecture, stations, and puzzle review activity.

Explore the Declaration of Independence's Enlightened influences that shaped the foundation of the United States government with this all-in-one kit.

Included are a lecture, source close read, and card sort activity.

Deeply connect the US Constitution's Preamble with the Declaration of Independence's grievances and various provisions in the Constitution's Articles.

Create one-pagers, making text-to-text and text-to-current-day connections, Then use the Preamble as a mentor text to create own goal statement.

Introduce students to the main principles of the US Constitution with this multi-activity kit that goes deeper than simply textbook definitions.

Included are mix-and-match options that include real-life examples, current event analysis, and gummy bears!

Deeply connect and evaluate several key US Constitutional provisions with debates between the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers and the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

Included are essay excerpts to analyze to make text and real-world connections.

Cap off your Origins of US Government unit with these multi-use review game cards. These cards connect the principles of the US Constitution with ideas in the Declaration of Independence and with real-life examples.

Introduce students to the main types or forms of government around the world with this multi-activity kit that goes deeper than simply textbook definitions.

Included are mix-and-match options that include real-life examples, current event analysis, and gummy bears!

Bring real-world relevance to your 3 Branches unit with these four real-world activities that plug and play into your existing lessons.

This kit is the perfect addition to your 3 Branches of Government unit because students teach each other about the current Congress, the President's Cabinet, and the Supreme Court with this poster gallery walk project.

Confidently teach the legislative branch and the inner workings of Congress with this complete lecture kit.

It comes with ready-to-go guided notes, a test question bank, and a slide-by-slide teacher script.

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Strengthen your Legislative Branch unit with guided note activities to accompany 4 engaging Civics 101 podcast episodes.

Includes episode links, guided notes with answer keys, and political cartoon and new article analysis forms.

Teach all about the legislative process of how a bill becomes law with this full-coverage 4-in-1 activity kit.

Includes a comprehensive lecture, card sort, escape room style stations, and current news analysis.

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Should the US amend the Constitution to grant Washington DC statehood status, or should it remain a federal district? 

Have your students take on the role of presidential advisors and research this legislative branch constitutional issue in this highly-scaffolded research essay PBL.

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Cap off your Legislative Branch unit with this multi-use set of review game activity task cards.

These cards can be used in so many ways--sorting, matching, connecting--as well as for anytime from pre-assessment to EOC review.

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Confidently teach the executive branch and the powers of the President with this complete lecture kit.

It comes with ready-to-go guided notes, a test question bank, and a slide-by-slide teacher script.

Strengthen your Executive Branch unit with guided note activities to accompany 4 engaging Civics 101 podcast episodes.

Includes episode links, guided notes with answer keys, and political cartoon and new article analysis forms.

Confidently teach the many roles and powers the office of President involves with this comprehensive and fun activity kit. 

This 3-in-1 kit includes a lecture, stations, and a collaborative review.

Confidently teach the Electoral College with this comprehensive and fun activity kit.

It explores 4 different ways to count electoral votes, as well as the primary and caucus methods for nominating presidential candidates.

View the upcoming Inaugural Address or State of the Union, predicting, analyzing, and discussing the whole way through with these two activity kits.

Both contain mix-and-match activities that can be scaled up or down to challenge students at their level and to fit your time constraints.

Should the US amend the Constitution to replace the Electoral College system?

Have your students take on the role of presidential advisors and research this executive branch constitutional issue in this highly-scaffolded research essay PBL.

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Cap off your Executive Branch unit with this multi-use set of review game activity task cards.

These cards can be used in so many ways--sorting, matching, connecting--as well as for anytime from pre-assessment to EOC review.

Confidently teach the judicial branch, the federal court system, and the Supreme Court with this complete lecture kit.

It comes with ready-to-go guided notes, a test question bank, and a slide-by-slide teacher script.

Strengthen your Judicial Branch unit with guided note activities to accompany 4 engaging Civics 101 podcast episodes.

Includes episode links, guided notes with answer keys, and political cartoon and new article analysis forms.

Open your students' eyes to the landmark Supreme Court cases that have defined their Constitutional rights to free speech, privacy, criminal proceedings, and equality.

This collaborative one-pager and gallery walk project has students answering, “What exactly are my Constitutional rights?”

If your students have ever asked how our Constitutional rights are defined, this simulation lets them play judge and jury in making that decision!

Your Judicial Branch or Civil Liberties unit isn't complete without this fun and powerful collaborative simulation on how judges interpret laws.

Teach the First Amendment by having students use their free speech rights with this real-life exploration of the First Amendment, Supreme Court cases, and school dress codes that asks, "What actually are my rights?"

Should the US amend the Constitution to impose term limits or mandatory retirement ages for federal judges, including the Supreme Court? 

Have your students take on the role of presidential advisors and research this judicial branch constitutional issue in this highly-scaffolded research essay PBL.

Cap off your Judicial Branch unit with this multi-use set of review game activity task cards.

These cards can be used in so many ways--sorting, matching, connecting--as well as for anytime from pre-assessment to EOC review.

Confidently teach the basics of voting and elections in the US with this complete lecture kit.

It comes with ready-to-go guided notes, a test question bank, and a slide-by-slide teacher script.

Strengthen your Voting & Elections unit with guided note activities to accompany 4 engaging Civics 101 podcast episodes.

Includes episode links, guided notes with answer keys, and political cartoon and new article analysis forms.

Explore real initiative propositions on the ballot for Election Day with this mock voting activity project with an authentic PBL project.

Students research one of your state's own ballot measure propositions, hold a class discussion, write letters to the editor, and vote!

Compare political party platforms, research candidates on the ballot, evaluate campaign ads, and conduct a mock Election Day in this activity kit.

Highly scaffolded with critical thinking and sourcing skill-building, this universal kit is perfect for leading up to any election, year after year!

Dive into the races for President, Congress, and state ones like for Governor by analyzing candidates' political campaign ads and their use of common persuasive devices.

This kit works great in the weeks leading up to Election Day or anytime by using historical and past ads.

The perfect Presidential, Senate, or Governor political debate viewing form for watching and analyzing the candidates!

Student materials come in both printable PDF and digital Google files!

Challenge your students to test their incoming knowledge of America’s voting history with this collaborative activity that’s perfect for your Voting & Election or Civil Liberties unit.

Student materials come in both printable PDF and digital Google files!

Cap off your Voting & US Election unit with this multi-use set of review game activity task cards.

These cards can be used in so many ways--sorting, matching, connecting--as well as anytime from pre-assessment to EOC review.

Have the confidence of knowing this Civics & US Government Classic Course Curriculum will work for your classroom before you purchase!

Teach the basics and the nuances of Congress's powers and how the Legislative Branch works in under a week with this multi-day activity kit. 

Includes a comprehensive lecture, station activity, and quiz review game.

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Dive into voting rights, voter turnout, voter registration, and voting methods in this 7-activity Election Day prep kit.

This kit works great as once-a-week stand-alone lessons or a two-week mini-unit leading to Election Day.