Civics Matters: Project Vote Smart's K-12 Civics Curriculum
The following lesson plans have been prepared by Project Vote Smart as a resource for teachers of government and social studies.
Lessons for Grades K-4
- Introduction To The Web Site Lesson & Worksheet
- Contacting A State Official Lesson & Worksheet
- State Governor Lesson & Worksheet
- Fifty States-Fact Hunt Lesson & Worksheet
- Unit Rationale
Lessons for Grades 5-8
- Introduction to the Web Site Lesson & Worksheet
- Talking Heads Lesson & Worksheet
- Voter Registration Lesson
- Meet Your Senators Lesson & Worksheet
Lessons for Grades 9-12
- PVS Introduction Lesson
- Campaign Finance Lesson
- Follow the Money Trail Worksheet
- Special Interest Group Lesson
- Special Interest Groups and Their Impact Worksheet
- Values and Legislation Lesson
- Values and Legislation Worksheet
The K-12 civics curriculum 'Civics Matters' was co-written by three teachers: Sally Broughton, Erica Schnee and Deanna Collins.
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