Instructional Video18:38
TED Talks

Liz Coleman: A call to reinvent liberal arts education

12th - Higher Ed
Bennington president Liz Coleman delivers a call-to-arms for radical reform in higher education. Bucking the trend to push students toward increasingly narrow areas of study, she proposes a truly cross-disciplinary education -- one that...
Instructional Video24:54
Curated Video

What is the social impact of digital media within a democracy?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can explain the positive and negative societal impact that digital media has within a democracy. Key learning points: - A democracy includes democratic values as well as being able to vote in elections, eg. respect,...
Instructional Video1:43
Makematic

Common Good

K - 8th
The common good is at the heart of all healthy communities, and is supported by community rules that promote fairness and safety for all.
Instructional Video2:02
Makematic

History of the American Flag

K - 8th
The American Flag is a symbol of the United States of America. Let’s explore what it means, what it’s called, and the rules for how we should treat it.
Instructional Video2:12
Makematic

Juneteenth

K - 8th
Every year on June 19th, the United States celebrates the end of slavery. In this video, learn about the history and meaning of Juneteenth.
Instructional Video1:57
Makematic

The Pledge of Allegiance

K - 8th
The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise that Americans make to their country. It's also a way to show they are proud to be American. In this video, learn what the Pledge of Allegiance says, and what it means.
Instructional Video2:40
Curated Video

Beverly LaHaye

9th - Higher Ed
At a time when many women in the United States were campaigning for greater rights, Beverly LaHaye raised her voice for traditional values. An expert activist and founder of Concerned Women for America, today she is admired and reviled...
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Elements of Democracy Pt. 114:features of Thriving Democracies

9th - 10th
What do thriving democracies have in common? Find out on today's 60-Second Civics.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Legal Protections of Rights Pt. 10: Civic Participation

9th - 10th
Do Americans take their rights more seriously than their responsibilities? We discuss the issue on today's podcast.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 5: Voluntary Associations

9th - 10th
Today we explain why people in the United States participate in voluntary associations. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 6: Religious Organizations and Civic Life

9th - 10th
Today we discuss the participation of Americans in religious organizations. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 7: Social Organizations

9th - 10th
On today's episode, we discuss the role social organizations play in civic life in the United States.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 8: Service and Business Organizations

9th - 10th
On today's episode, we discuss the role service and business organizations play in civic life in the United States. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 10: Citizenship and Local Government

9th - 10th
On today's podcast, we discuss the role of local government in developing qualities of citizenship and self-government. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 11: Local Government

9th - 10th
Today we examine the role of local government and the responsibilities of citizens. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 13: Participation in National Politics

9th - 10th
Today we learn how citizens can participate in national politics. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 14: Contacting Your Representatives

9th - 10th
Today we learn how citizens can communicate with members of Congress and other national officials. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 15: Influencing the Executive Branch

9th - 10th
This podcast discusses how citizens can influence the executive branch. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 16: Elections

9th - 10th
Today we discuss how elections work in the United States. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 17: Voter Registration and Voting

9th - 10th
On today's episode, we discuss registering to vote and voting. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
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Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 18: Making Voting Easier

9th - 10th
On today's podcast, we discuss how states are making it easier for citizens to vote. This episode originally aired in October 2011.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 20: Self Interest and the Common Good

9th - 10th
Today we discuss the link between self-interest and the common good. This episode originally aired in November 2011.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Civic Engagement Pt. 21: Serving the Common Good

9th - 10th
Today we discuss why Americans should serve the common good. This episode originally aired in November 2011.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: Key Challenges Pt. 4: The Rise of Electronic Communication

9th - 10th
Today we analyze how electronic communcation has changed our political system. This episode originally aired in December 2011.