TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Civic education is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, yet recent evaluations reveal significant gaps in how it is taught across the nation. High-quality civics and U.S. Addressing gaps in civics education is crucial for developing engaged citizens. The purpose of civics and U.S.

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Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

Let's Cultivate Greatness

MAY 31, 2024

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 struggling to find ways to go beyond the textbook, welcome!

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 20, 2016

High School seniors (left to right) Hayley Striegel, Olivia Poplawski, Cheri Zheng-Fredericks and Julie Pignataro look for ways to verify information they’ve encountered on social media. High School social studies teacher. Can high-school kids check the authenticity of an alarming image posted on Facebook?

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K-12 Primary Sources Civics Social Studies 102

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2021

Seated at folding tables and speaking through face masks, students at this STEM-focused charter high school tallied Covid-19 infection and death rates from one winter week — comparing national and statewide data with the virus’s toll at their school. This story also appeared in USA Today. We were really amazed by that.”

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Civics K-12 Middle School Lesson Plan 119

Students of History

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

If you're a US History teacher looking for PDF worksheets for your high school or middle school classroom, I have tons to share, including this 30+ page packet of free engaging assignments you can download and start using right away. This makes them easy to differentiate for special education students with accommodations.

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Teaching American History

DECEMBER 12, 2023

At Teaching American History, we know teachers are hungry for resources that help their students understand the nuances of American civic behavior. Download your free copy here. Of course, prayers continue in many public high schools, as the dissenting justices predicted they would.

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Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 15, 2024

Or march to a local civic building. We offer instructions and downloadable materials to create a pop-up Teach Banned Books display. Decatur High School staff member Jennifer Young said at the #TeachTruth, Jennifer Young. Download and open the slides. Download and open the slides. events in 2021 and 2022.

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