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Empower students with lessons in civics and prepare them for civil discourse

In a time when being an educated citizen is more important than ever, civics education is vital for children of all ages. Democracy depends on informed citizens who have the knowledge and skills to engage in their government.

PBS LearningMedia and GBH have put together a collection of resources for grades 6 to 12, taking students through foundational civics concepts from citizens’ rights to the structure of the government.

Empower your student citizens with lessons that teach civic knowledge and understanding through applied examples from U.S. history and skills such as analyzing civic engagement and engaging in civil discourse.

Focusing on multiple perspectives and diverse stories, these resources enable all students to see themselves as civic actors and prepare them to engage in civic political life.

Browse the resources below, then let us know how you’re highlighting civics in the classroom this year by sharing with us on Arizona PBS KIDS on Facebook.

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For more resources from the Civics Collection, visit AZPBS LearningMedia.

These resources were originally published on PBS LearningMedia and produced by GBH Education.

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