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Civics Online-[Re]Envisioning the Democratic Community
A collaborative, internet project working to provide teachers, students, and parents with a rich array of primary source materials, learning tools, and professional development resources with which to learn and teach civics.
civics-online.org
Civics lessons for communities and classrooms.
www.civicmind.com
International Resource for civic education and civil society
www.civnet.org
Choices Education Project: Capitol Forum on America's Future
A program for high school students and their teachers, from the Choices Education Project, Brown University. Also offering adult discussion programs and curriculum materials on international affairs topics.
www.choices.edu
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Publisher of U.S. Constitution curriculum materials. Also provides free lesson plans and newsletters online.
www.crf-usa.org
Government and civics information portal that simplifies the search for online regional, state, national and international government resources including election information.
www.govspot.com
Nonprofit group which specializes in civic and citizenship education, law-related education, and international exchange programs in education in developing democracies. Site includes center history, news, programs, publications, alumni network, research, and related links.
www.civiced.org
A collaborative and nonpartisan project bringing together a diverse array of organizations and perspectives within the new citizenship movement. We share a commitment to bring practical methods for public problem solving into every community and institutional setting in America.
www.cpn.org
Created to assist educators as they use the American Memory web site to teach about United States history and culture. The site provides tips and tricks for using the American Memory collections, as well as frameworks,activities, and lessons that provide context for their use. It will be useful to life-long learners of all ages.
memory.loc.gov
An exhibition examining the national popular political culture in the antebellum United States through campaign materials from presidential campaigns from 1840-1860. Site includes histories, biographies, and primary source material such as campaign biographies and campaign songbooks, as well as song recordings, images, and teachers' guide.
dig.lib.niu.edu
Looks at possible vacancies on the Supreme Court of the United States and discusses the appointment process.
partners.is.asu.edu
Promotes the rights, responsibilities, and civic values of U.S. citizenship. Distance learning courses, curriculum for grades 7-12 and resources.
www.activecitizenship.org
Brings to life current and historical public policy issues for high school students. Includes workshops, classroom materials, and mailing list.
www.choices.edu
A nonprofit, nonpartisan citizenship education organization that promotes responsible and informed participation in the democratic process through a variety of educational programs.
www.closeup.org
Helps universities, colleges and schools develop opportunities for citizenship education through community involvement.
www.communitypartners.org.uk