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Teachingcivics.org supports educators with an ever-growing repository of current, professionally vetted, and unbiased civics, law-related education, and government lesson plans and materials. These lessons include materials developed by Learning Law and Democracy Foundation and lessons written by others, vetted with links to their sources. Let us help you quickly find the best lesson for your students.
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MCSS 2020 Super Civics Workshop Powerpoint and Website Resources
MCSS Workshop, March 2, 2020 Super Civics Workshop Super Civics MCSS 2020 Slides More information
Civically Speaking:
A digest of civic education updates, announcements, and news you can use
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Minnesota Civics Test
Update: In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature repealed the civics test requirement. Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, districts will no longer need to administer the civics test (Minnesota Read More
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MCSS 2020 Super Civics Workshop Powerpoint and Website Resources
MCSS Workshop, March 2, 2020 Super Civics Workshop Super Civics MCSS 2020 Slides More information
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Constitution Day Classroom Resources
Interesting Resources for Constitution Day! Technology-based lessons to energize your Constitution Day activities! Also, lessons for every grade level to help you meet the requirements Read More
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