The Super Civics Toolbox is a collection of lessons aligned to the Minnesota K-8 Citizenship and Government standards (2011). Super Civics Toolbox For video instructions on how Read More
Voter ID, Voting Requirements, and Vote Counting
October 16, 2012 – 5:56 pm
A collection of lesson plans from the American Bar Association that teach voting requirements, voter ID laws, and vote counting laws.
Corruption and Judicial Independence (DDA)
November 5, 2011 – 2:02 am
This lesson is designed to promote the teaching and learning of democratic principles and the skills of civic deliberation. Students complete a reading (available in English, Spanish, and Audio-English) and engage in a Structured Academic Controversy. Deliberation question: Should our democracy elect judges?
Compulsory Voting (DDA)
November 5, 2011 – 12:45 am
This lesson is designed to promote the teaching and learning of democratic principles and the skills of civic deliberation. Students complete a reading (available in English, Spanish, and Audio-English) and engage in a Structured Academic Controversy. Deliberation question: Should voting be compulsory in our democracy?
Juvenile Justice (DDA)
November 5, 2011 – 12:22 am
This lesson is designed to promote the teaching and learning of democratic principles and the skills of civic deliberation. Students complete a reading (available in English, Spanish, and Audio-English) and engage in a Structured Academic Controversy. Deliberation question: In our democracy, should violent juvenile offenders be punished as adults?