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

10 Years: Reimagining Civic Education, Fueling a Movement

May 28, 2019

iCivics is at the forefront of ensuring civic education is a reality for future generations, both inside and outside of the classroom.

November Resources: One Year Until the 2020 Election

Nov 06, 2019

Use this month to engage students in learning about voting, the electoral process, the role of political parties, and how impeachment works.

National Endowment for the Humanities & U.S. Department of Education Award $650,000 to iCivics

Nov 05, 2019

iCivics will lead a coalition of experts in assessing the state of, and best practices in, the teaching of American history, civics, and government in K-12 education.

New Impeachment & Conviction Infographic

Oct 29, 2019

Our new printable infographic and accompanying Slide Deck will help you teach about how impeachment happens.

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Going Straight to the (Primary) Source: A Week at the Library of Congress

Oct 22, 2019

iCivics Educator Network member, Allyson McNaboe (WV), shares takeaways from attending a Library of Congress Teacher Institute.

Just released! A new version of Cast Your Vote

Oct 21, 2019

Help students build the skills they need to be informed voters in upcoming elections with iCivics' Cast Your Vote game.

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Teaching Impeaching: When Lessons Change

Oct 09, 2019

iCivics Educator Network member, Jenifer Hitchcock (VA), shares how she quickly crafted a lesson plan on impeachment to address her students' questions.

iCivics Featured in Boston Globe

Oct 08, 2019

New Massachusetts state standards for civics instruction are changing the way civics is taught and prioritized across the state.

October Resources: All Eyes On Media Literacy

Oct 01, 2019

Use these iCivics Media Literacy teaching resources to support your lesson planning to the 2020 presidential election.

Join the 2020 iCivics Educator Network

Sep 12, 2019

Applications for the 2020 iCivics Educator Network are due by December 1st. Apply now!

Constitution Day: Behind-the-Scenes of Race to Ratify

Sep 11, 2019

Prepare for Constitution Day by learning how iCivics’ first ever historical video game, Race to Ratify, was created.