Civics & Government · 325 topics · Common Core State Standards

Civics & Government, debating.

325 topics aligned to Common Core State Standards. This course explores the foundations of American democracy and the evolving relationship between citizens and the state.

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Suggested Methodologies

Civics & Government, taught through active methods.

Not every active-learning method works on every topic. Here are four that tend to land hard in civics & government.

Socratic Seminar
Deep discussion in inner/outer circles
Reasoned debate
Mock Trial
Courtroom simulation with roles
Justice mechanics
Simulation Game
Complex scenario with roles and consequences
Institutional play
Document Mystery
Analyze evidence to solve a historical question
Primary-source work

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