Teaching Civics and Government with Wag the Dog
Wag the Dog is an interesting movie that explores the relationship of media and politics. In the film, a spindoctor…
New Jersey’s Model Curriculum Emphasizes History Over Civics
Does social studies include more than just history? If you look at New Jersey's model curriculum for social studies, you…
The ReDistricting Game is the Best Gerrymandering Game to Teach With
Gerrymandering is a critical concept in civics and government, and as a social studies teacher you may be looking for…
What Is Project Citizen and How Does It Relate to Civics?
Project Citizen is a project-based learning program created by the Center for Civic Education. It teaches students about public policy. It…
Teaching Civics and Government with Show Me a Hero
Show Me a Hero is an HBO mini-series that follows the conflict over segregation in affordable housing in Yonkers. It…
Impact of NJ Student Learning Standards in Social Studies on Civics
In theory, social studies is supposed to incorporate a lot of things - history, geography, civics, economics. These themes should…
Teaching Methods and Assessments to Use with CNN10 Current Events
Teaching current events is an important part of civics education. Students need to know what's going on around the world…
Coming Soon: Weekly Civic Educator Spotlights
When writing the story of your life, don't let anyone else hold your pen. The 2017 NEA Leadership Summit closed…
What Is the StudentCam Competition and How Does It Relate to Civics?
StudentCam is an annual competition hosted by C-SPAN for middle and high school students. C-SPAN sets a theme for each…
Teaching Civics and Government with Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a classic movie about American government and politics. At the opening of the movie,…