Ultimate Civics

We are an @earthisland program that develops rich, motivating lessons to get kids excited about civics! Download our free curriculum, "Activating My Democracy."

[Ultimate Civics @Ultimate_Civics]

If you're in the Portland, OR area, join us for an inspiring, interactive afternoon of #civics in action with @rikiott and Rosemary Ahtuangaruak. Learn more and register for this free skill-building workshop at https://t.co/WxWjHuoama. #DemocracyIsAVerb #civicaction #CivEd

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

Tomorrow marks seven years since Trayvon Martin was killed at 17 years old. His death sparked the #BlackLivesMatter movement, whose mission remains relevant and necessary. Here’s why teaching about this movement matters. https://t.co/Qk6HKU3nMC

[Facing History @facinghistory]

These students have refused to let the incident be remembered as just another tragedy, becoming powerful civic actors and driving social change on a large scale. Bring their voices into your classroom with this new unit: https://t.co/cbPJ0a0LRS #NeverAgain

[Ultimate Civics @Ultimate_Civics]

Youth voices are powerful. #CivicsInAction

[Teen Vogue @TeenVogue]

One year after #Parkland, young activists are still making history. By marching together, they’re creating their future. https://t.co/3jpClLlSZw

[Ultimate Civics @Ultimate_Civics]

If you're in the Portland, OR area, join us for an inspiring, interactive afternoon of #civics in action with @rikiott and Rosemary Ahtuangaruak. Learn more and register for this free skill-building workshop at https://t.co/WxWjHuoama. #DemocracyIsAVerb #civicaction #CivEd

[Ultimate Civics @Ultimate_Civics]

Have you taken our latest #UltimateCivics #Quiz? Check it out and test your knowledge on the history of #CivilRights in the U.S. >> https://t.co/yoMfoTr88m

#SSChat #civics #FacingHistory

[Facing History @facinghistory]

New Lesson: Ask your students, why does it matter that Virginia Governor Northam and other elected leaders chose to wear blackface as young men? https://t.co/J27bVa7xQO #CurrentClassrooms #sschat

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

As we remember the students and adults we lost a year ago this February 14 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, we dedicate this edition of The Moment to the young people across the country who have channeled their grief into action. https://t.co/M03ZCqZkf2

[Facing History CHI @FacingCHI]

This important webinar is tomorrow, Feb 6! Register now, using the link below.

[Facing History @facinghistory]

The struggle to end racial segregation and exclusion has left profound legacies in U.S. society. This #BlackHistoryMonth, teach about the civil rights movement & remind students that they have the ability to continue to propel social change forward today. https://t.co/MrDKYNTP1t

[PBS News Classroom @NewsHourExtra]

Lesson plan by history teacher Stephanie Schragger on #SOTU via PBS @NewsHour

Tues., 2/5 9pm ET streaming live https://t.co/KwvG9GRwNc

What is the purpose of the State of the Union?
What makes for a successful speech?

#apgov #sschat #civics #hsgovchat https://t.co/f7Ny7qikQI

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

Reminder: Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action starts tomorrow. Here’s why it’s important to center black lives in your classroom, school and beyond—and how to do it. #BlackLivesMatterAtSchool https://t.co/5yE8sRuxYY

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

The #BlackLivesMatterAtSchool Week of Action starts February 4. The goal is to challenge structural and systemic racism while centering the lives of black students inside and outside of the classroom. Here’s how you can participate. https://t.co/hZiEXE2K9I

[Aspen Inst Citizenship & American Identity @AspenCitizen]

Civics in the news: @wnyc @TheTakeaway looked into what Americans are doing to participate in democracy on a local level. Take a look here: https://t.co/gzkZBCbjD6

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

When we make space for the lived experiences of enslaved people in our classrooms, we don’t just give students a fuller understanding of individual lives; we give them a clearer picture of American history. #HardHistory https://t.co/4PhXP5nVhr

[GLSEN @GLSEN]

Our friends at @Tolerance_org have a perfect guide for #NoNameCallingWeek about how students can respond to prejudice, bias, and stereotypes they encounter at school https://t.co/JDu6VnQBGM

[PBS News Classroom @NewsHourExtra]

#CivicsEd #Government teachers: Check out this story about some of the **perils of polling** with your students via PBS @NewsHour

Polling isn't an exact science but does make for a good civics lesson, also #stats #math #STEM classes

#hsgovchat #mathchat #civxnow #Election2020

[Ultimate Civics @Ultimate_Civics]

#YouthVoice #YouthEmpowerment

[Teen Vogue @TeenVogue]

"Young people have the most at stake in creating more just and equitable communities, and we feel their urgency." #NDORH https://t.co/H3d6Jr8QBf

[Ultimate Civics @Ultimate_Civics]

In honor of #MLKDAY, take our #quiz to test your knowledge and understanding of the history of racism in the United States.
#CivilRights #CivicsQuiz #UltimateCivics

Take the quiz >> https://t.co/pJi0KjgAEf

[Education Week @educationweek]

More than a dream: How to teach Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous, and often simplified, speech. https://t.co/p1SraEBx5R