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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
Classroom discussion skills
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
Awards and Recognition
2024 International Serious Play Competition Awards Silver Medal to Supreme Decision
Race to Ratify Named a Common Sense Education 2020 Selection for Learning
Resources for Every Grade Level
- Multiple sessions
- 12 videos
- Citizenship & Participation
- 15-30 min.
- Foundations of Government
- One session
- 35 videos
- The Executive Branch
- 15 min.
- The Constitution
- One session
- The Judicial Branch
- Multiple sessions
Our Approach
- An inquiry approach drives student engagement
- Nonpartisan and trusted
- Designed by teachers, for teachers
- Standards-aligned
- Adaptable to fit local community needs
Resources Designed in Partnership With Experts
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From the Educator Blog
- Teaching with iCivics
I recently broke up with Culver’s. Let me explain. In my classroom, civic literacy isn’t about memorizing documents. It’s about learning how those ideas live, travel, and show up in students’ real lives. As part of the Civic Star Challenge, we took a close look at the Declaration of Independence.
- Teaching with iCivics
I began my career as a social studies teacher in September 2001. By my second week in the classroom, the attacks of September 11th had reshaped not only the nation, but also my understanding of what it meant to teach history. I became acutely aware of the students in my
- Teaching with iCivics
Last September, I set a goal for myself: to find a game for every standard I teach. In other words, to gamify the entire school year. While 6th graders can’t vote—and they often feel that participating in civic life is something only their parents can do—games put them in the
From the Educator Blog
- Teaching with iCivics
I recently broke up with Culver’s. Let me explain. In my classroom, civic literacy isn’t about memorizing documents. It’s about learning how those ideas live, travel, and show up in students’ real lives. As part of the Civic Star Challenge, we took a close look at the Declaration of Independence.
- Teaching with iCivics
I began my career as a social studies teacher in September 2001. By my second week in the classroom, the attacks of September 11th had reshaped not only the nation, but also my understanding of what it meant to teach history. I became acutely aware of the students in my
- Teaching with iCivics
Last September, I set a goal for myself: to find a game for every standard I teach. In other words, to gamify the entire school year. While 6th graders can’t vote—and they often feel that participating in civic life is something only their parents can do—games put them in the
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Access lesson plans and LMS tools to seamlessly integrate iCivics into your curriculum.
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Support civic learning at home with games and resources that are fun and educational.