iCivics | Free Lesson Plans and Games for Learning Civics

For me, civic education is the key to inspiring kids to want to stay involved in making a difference.

Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, U.S. Supreme Court

iCivics has helped my students to become better educated and comfortable with the functions of the United States government. They are now more engaged in the political process and exhibit confidence when discussing political issues.

Nathan McAlister, History Teacher, Kansas

With iCivics, you get to take charge and solve the nation’s problems, and you begin to really see how much of an impact you can make to the community, state, even country and make this country better.

Julie Lewelling, 13 years old (8th grade), Coronado, K-8, Tucson, AZ

I have worked to promote civic education for young people through iCivics. I consider engaging the next generations of citizens to be my most important work yet and my legacy.

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, U.S. Supreme Court [Ret.]

My students played “¿Tengo algún derecho?” and they absolutely loved it. After playing the Spanish version a few times, they were more successful when playing “Do I Have A Right?” in English.

Miriam Gonzerelli, Bilingual Language Arts, TOR Middle School, Stamford, CT

I love getting to play iCivics. It’s amazing how much your view changes when you’re the one to have to take care of the people; not the other way around. It opened up my mind about how much work it is to keep everyone happy and made me appreciate my government much more.

Kylie Ray, 7th grade, Waco, TX

I find the materials so engaging, relevant, and easy to understand – I now use iCivics as a central resource, and use the textbook as a supplemental tool. The games are invaluable for applying the concepts we learn in class. My seniors LOVE iCivics.

Lynna Landry , AP US History & Government / Economics Teacher and Department Chair, California

I have found that students are absolutely excited about playing the games. They love "winning" the games, via court trials, etc. Even the most reluctant readers are fighting over who has the highest score in "Do I Have A Right?" all while learning. It is amazing!

Gloria Darlington, Social Studies Teacher, Maryland

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ICIVICS BLOG & NEWS

iCivics' 2019 Annual Report Available

Dec 12, 2019

iCivics celebrates 10 years of acheivements, while reaffirming a strong commitment to ensure high-quality, non-partisan, and relevant civic education for all students.

New Suffrage Resources for Women’s History Month

Feb 25, 2020

A new infographic, WebQuest, and DBQuest are available to teach about women’s suffrage and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment.

Product Announcement

Student Mock Trial: From the Classroom to the Courthouse

Feb 24, 2020

Social studies teacher, Deirdre O’Connor, describes how engaged her 8th grade students in a mock trial with iCivics curriculum.

iCivics at SXSWEDU 2020

Feb 10, 2020

iCivics will lead two panel sessions on civic education at this year's SXSW EDU Conference & Festival in March.

Playtesting A New Version of Court Quest

Jan 27, 2020

iCivics Educator Network member, David Olson (WI), shares his students' experience playtesting the new version of our Court Quest game.

January Resources: Make 2020 the Year of Student Activation

Jan 23, 2020

Go back to the basics, helping students practice skills that encourage them to participate in civic life and take action on issues that matter to them.

Impeachment, the Infographic, and the Messy Desk

Jan 15, 2020

iCivics Educator Network member (CA), Karalee Nakatsuka, shares a reflection about how she used iCivics' Impeachment & Conviction Infographic.

New Accessibility Tools Available for Cast Your Vote

Jan 10, 2020

The new, fully reimagined Cast Your Vote game now offers features for students with visual or mobile impairments.

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New Year, New Civic Learning in Massachusetts

Jan 09, 2020

Teaching resources to help Massachusetts teachers meet and exceed the expectations of the new civics education law.

Chief Justice Roberts Promotes Civic Education in Year-End Report

Jan 02, 2020

Chief Justice Roberts focused on the urgent need for civic education, while highlighting the work of iCivics in his message.

December Resources: Updated Win the White House, The Game That Keeps on Giving

Dec 03, 2019

Keep students engaged ahead of winter break with these new election and judicial branch teaching resources.