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The Constitution
This Constitution 101 course, produced by the National Constitution Center, provides learners of all ages with a basic understanding of the Constitution’s text, history, and structure. Teachers may upskill by taking the full course or by selecting short segments to complement the classroom curriculum.
The Judicial Branch
The Power of Democracy Civic Learning Initiative is sponsored by California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, so we know a lot about the third and equal branch of the state and federal government! This playlist was harvested from sources, including teachers who also know the importance of the judicial branch.
Watch and Learn on Demand:
Are you starting up a civics pathway, a law academy, or working on the State Seal of Civic Engagement? These brief videos will provide a deeper look into the importance of civics and help you inform your peers on the issues.
Video: Fair and Free
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and the Informed Voters Project produced this Emmy Award-winning public service video.
This video will help you understand the importance of selecting and retaining impartial state court judges.
Video: Why it Matters
Less than half of all eligible voters show up on Election Day. Mo Rocca talks with Supreme Court Associate Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch about how we got here, and how we turn it around by bringing back civics education.
Source: CBS Sunday Morning
Video: Restoring Faith in Democracy
There's a new way of teaching Constitutional Democracy. Instead of learning dates and milestones, engaging students in the history of "collaborative federalism" helps them develop inquiry skills, define fairness, and debate in a positive manner.
Source: PBS News Hour
Video: Using iCivics in Your History Classroom
Most educators are familiar with iCivics, but for some, understanding how to introduce and deploy these lessons remains a mystery. This video demonstrates how easy it is to spend just a little bit of time delivering lessons that make an impact and build civic literacy.