iCivics
BrainPOP at SXSWedu 2018: Cast Your Votes!
Posted by Traci K. on
Shape the SXSWedu line-up! The 2018 conference Panel Picker is officially open, which means you can cast your votes now through August 25th for the sessions you'd most like to see in Austin in March. ...
Run a County Lesson Plan: Counties Work Game
Posted by jglassman on
In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 5-12, students play a game called Counties Work, in which they play the role of county official, helping fellow citizens while managing taxes and local emerge...
6 new Drafting Board games are now on GameUp!
Posted by SM Bruner on
That's right--we've got six new games from the Drafting Board series, created by our incredible partner iCivics. Drafting Board games are designed to allow students in grades 5-12 to explore the proce...
Executive Command Essential Questions
Posted by SM Bruner on
How and why are governments established?
What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of the checks and balances system?
What are the benefits and problems of being in charge of the exec...
Argument Wars Social Studies Game: Essential Questions
Posted by SM Bruner on
What characterizes civilization and what enables it to flourish?
What is the purpose of government/the court system?
Is it ever okay to break the law?
Talk with students about these essentia...
Branches of Power Game Trailer
Posted by SM Bruner on
Check out this short Branches of Power game trailer from iCivics to see the game in action!...
Guest Blogger: Todd LaVogue and His Students Take Field Trip to the Presidential Inauguration
Posted by cemignano on
You might remember Todd LaVogue from his guest blog post back in September. He continues to do incredible projects with his students and was able to organize and complete a field trip for 38 students ...
Preparing to Play Supreme Decision
Posted by Dana Burnell on
Make sure learners have the background knowledge when preparing to play Supreme Decision. Students should know:
What the Constitution and the First Amendment are
The job of the Supreme Court, ...
Executive Command Game Play Strategies
Posted by cemignano on
Gaining the Support of Congress:
The game play strategies key to the Executive Command game is to focus on winning support from Congress for the President’s signature issue that was chosen in the S...
Get Your Game On for the Presidential Election!
Posted by cemignano on
The presidential election is just around the corner and GameUp has quite a few games that will engage your students while learning about the election process. With a special election edition of “Budge...
