Summer Teaching Resources to Cool Down Hot Days

Summer Teaching Resources to Cool Down Hot Days

Summer Teaching Resources to Cool Down Hot Days

School’s out, but civic learning is in. Make a splash in the classroom with free civics games, videos, and ready-to-go teaching resources.

Whether you’re looking for lighter, self-paced student activities or content-rich resources for for-credit courses, iCivics has you covered this summer. Your students will have fun soaking up essential civics and history knowledge all summer long!

Make Waves With Flexible, Engaging Resources

Discover convenient, fun-filled resources perfect for independent, student-paced learning or as exciting supplements to summer fun.

Game
6-8, 9-12
The Executive Branch

Brief the Chief

Students will advise the president through major moments in U.S. history.

0-15 min.
Game
K-5, 6-8, 9-12
Citizenship & Participation

Neighborhood Good

Students will get to know their community and create an action plan to do some Neighborhood Good.

15-30 min.
Video
6-8, 9-12
The Constitution EXPLAINED: Video Series

The Constitution EXPLAINED: Freedom of Expression

Students will learn how the First Amendment protects the freedom of speech and of the press.

<10 min.
Video
6-8, 9-12
Elections and Voting

What's Worth Your Attention

Students learn about attention conservation and explore the importance of verifying information online.
 
<10 min.

Dive Into Civic Learning with Standards-Aligned Teaching Materials

Make planning simple with resources that are ready-to-use and offer in-depth learning around foundational civic topics.

Lesson Plan
6-8
The Constitution

Anatomy of the Constitution

Students will discover the structure, function, and powers of the U.S. government as established in the Constitution.

One class period
WebQuest
6-8, 9-12
State and Local Governments

States Rule!

Students will research their state’s government and its relationship to the U.S. government.

One class period
DBQuest
6-8, 9-12
Elections and Voting

Woman Suffrage and World War I

Students will use evidence from primary sources to learn how World War I provided an opportunity for the woman suffrage movement.

Multiple sessions
Curriculum Unit
6-8, 9-12

Foundations of Government

Students will examine the purpose, forms, and limitations on government.

Multiple sessions

Ready to dig in?

Explore all of our summer-ready lessons that meet your instructional needs. Our nonpartisan classroom resources engage students with complex concepts in ways they can understand and relate to.