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Nurture Civic Development with Resources Proven to Engage Students

Nobody does social studies like iCivics. Whether it’s civics, government, or U.S. History, we’re fearless about creating dynamic learning experiences. 

From educational games and short-form, just-in-time materials to comprehensive inquiry-based curricula, iCivics resources encourage students to interact with complex concepts in ways they can understand and relate to.

When surveyed about the tangible impacts iCivics resources have made, 95% of teachers noted increased:

Engagement in classroom activity

Understanding of how our system of government and the rule of law works

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Interest in politics or current events

What Sets iCivics Apart

  • Playful learning
  • Effective pedagogy
  • Designed by teachers, for teachers
  • Aligned to state standards
  • Confirmed efficacy

Resources for Every Grade Level

Choose from lesson plans, games, videos, worksheets, activities, infographics, WebQuests, DBQuests, and more.
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Grade 4
Our government has a rich history. But when did it all start, and what does it all mean? 
Video Playlist
preK, K-5
Animated music videos about how kids can make this country rock!
Game
Grades 3+
Challenge your students to solve familiar problems in a fictional community by playing Neighborhood Good.
Game
6-8, 9-12
Run your own presidential campaign!
Lesson Plan
3-8
Students learn about the different forms of government that exist, including democracy, autocracy, oligarchy, and others.
Video Playlist
6-8, 9-12
Short videos explain the text, history, and relevance of the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, and additional amendments in everyday language.
Game
6-8, 9-12
Your students will take on the job of advising the president through historical events and challenges by talking to people in and around the White House.
Lesson Plan
6-8, 9-12
This lesson lets students look at the Constitution from the perspective of its foundational principles.
Simulation
6-8, 9-12
Guide your students through the fictional case of Ben Brewer, a high school student who was suspended for violating the school dress code.

Our Approach

  • An inquiry approach drives student engagement
  • Nonpartisan and trusted
  • Designed by teachers, for teachers
  • Standards-aligned
  • Adaptable to fit local community needs
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Your Mission: Bring History to Life with Investigation Declaration

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From the Educator Blog

On Tuesday We Vote Launches for 2025-26 School Year

Learning to swim is a skill that could save your life. If you were a swim instructor, would you teach swimming by having someone read about it or watch videos of Katie Ledecky’s Olympic races? Would you feel prepared to have your students swim if they’d never practiced before? We

We Can Teach Hard Things—And We Should

NEW RULE. Once you’ve planned your lesson, turn off all ‘Breaking News’ alerts. Daily, weekly, even yearly—if you’re that far ahead. Current events are engaging, but they’re the icing, not the cake. Our first job is to teach the standards. And trust me: standards never change as quickly as the

Your Mission: Bring History to Life with Investigation Declaration

You know that feeling when you find a resource that just clicks with your students? The one that makes complex historical concepts not just understandable, but genuinely exciting? Well, we’ve got the mission for you! Challenge your class to save the Bureau of Ideas from a global crime ring called

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Use our resources to help your students become informed, more curious, and more engaged in civic life.

Start learning

Play games, watch videos, and complete class assignments.

Start teaching

Access lesson plans and LMS tools to seamlessly integrate iCivics into your curriculum. 

Partner with iCivics

Explore professional learning services designed to build educator capacity and cultivate dynamic classrooms.

Find activities

Support civic learning at home with games and resources that are fun and educational.