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Teachers, How Much Do You Know?

The Constitution

This Constitution 101 course, produced by the National Constitution Center, provides learners of all ages with a basic understanding of the Constitution. Teachers may upskill by taking the full course or by selecting short segments to complement their classroom curriculum. Note: there are 10 videos in this playlist:

The Judicial Branch 

This playlist was harvested by judges for teachers and students alike. Each video provides a quick yet important lesson about our third branch of government.

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.

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