Updated on March 9, 2017
Students of all grade levels can learn about the government and political system of the United States on these websites. There are lessons and interactive games on the branches of government, constitution, elections, the electoral system, and political parties. Some of the sites have lesson planning resources for teachers.
Learn about and apply your knowledge of landmark court cases that affect teens’ lives. The US Court system offers eight project activities for high school students in the classroom. Most of them revolve around teen rights under the First, Fourth,…
This interactive civics game helps middle school students gain a better understanding of representative democracy. In Level 1, students act as elected officials dealing local issues, such as proposed construction of a dog park. In Level 2, students act as…
Mock Trial Blog is a site to help high school kids prepare for mock trial competitions and learn about the U.S. trial system. Topics include prosecutor’s opening, defense opening, prosecutor closings, defense closing, leading questions, cross exams for lawyers and…
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum website has many resources and interactives for kids, teachers and families about the President and the history of his era. There are primary source documents, photos and videos. Kids can journey through…
From site: iCivics (formerly Our Courts) is a web-based education project designed to teach students civics and inspire them to be active participants in our democracy. iCivics is the vision of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who is concerned that students…
From site: The C-SPAN Archives records, indexes, and archives all C-SPAN programming for historical, educational, research, and archival uses. Every C-SPAN program aired since 1987, now totaling over 160,000 hours, is contained in the C-SPAN Archives and immediately accessible through…
From site: Welcome to the First Amendment Centers Web site, featuring comprehensive research coverage of key First Amendment issues and topics, daily First Amendment news, commentary and analyses by respected legal specialists, and a First Amendment Library of legal cases…
From site: Learn about the history of the U.S. House of Representatives through the perspectives of those who lived it. The oral history program provides a vivid picture of the inner workings of Congress during some of the most influential…
From site: The mission of the Bill of Rights Institute is to educate young people about the words and ideas of America’s Founders, the liberties guaranteed in our Founding documents, and how our Founding principles continue to affect and shape…
From site: Editorial cartoons teach students to identify issues, analyze symbols, acknowledge the need for background knowledge, recognize stereotypes and caricatures, think critically, and appreciate the role of irony and humor…In fact, most young people get their news from political…
From site: American citizens have a role and a voice in Congress. America’s Founders intended for people and Congress to be in close touch, so that actions taken by the federal government would truly reflect the “consent of the governed.”…
From site: This section covers the nuts and bolts of the legislative process, tracking the various stages a bill goes through to become law. It explains that the legislative process is more dynamic and fluid than the standard “How a…
Take a tour of the Supreme Court Building. Learn about the current members of the court. Listen to interviews with current and past members. View an interactive timeline of significant milestones in the history of the court from 1790 to…
Great interactive games and videos for students about constitutional principles, our three-branch system of government, and voting rights. Some of these include: Liam Learns – 7 Principles of the Constitution – a series of video shorts on the principles of…
From site: Welcome sudents! Learn EL Civics with great pictures and easy words. Just click on a picture to start a lesson or activity. The following EL Civics units are now available: Statue of Liberty, Washington, D.C., American Bald Eagle,…