7-12 years

Explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested
Describes both the traditions and struggles of various American Indian Nations
Explores important themes such as fairness and leadership

Explains the importance of civic duties while giving examples of people who can serve as role models for students
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested
Connects important concepts such as civil rights and leadership to students’ daily lives
Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to help students become responsible individuals

Describes current threats to Earth’s environment and explains how their effects can be limited
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students engaged
Connects important topics such as pollution and greenhouse gases to students’ daily lives
Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students excited about helping their planet

Describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country who can serve as role models
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to get students invested
Connects key topics such as creative problem-solving and volunteerism to students’ daily lives
Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that empowers students to improve their communities

Explains how taxes work, the different types of taxes, and why taxes exist
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students interested
Connects key themes like civic duty and democracy to students’ daily lives
Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to help students expand their understanding of taxes

Explores John Lewis’s story, including his unique childhood, participation in the civil rights movement, and time in Congress
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
Connects Lewis’s life to significant change in local government and America as a whole
Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students excited about pursuing change

Analyzes the Preamble line by line in an easy-to-understand manner
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
Connects essential topics like the U.S. Constitution and federal government to students’ daily lives
Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students excited about the Preamble’s powerful words

Describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested
Explores major civics topics such as representative democracy and political parties
Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will get students excited about elections and campaigns

Details the history and importance of various types of media, from newspapers to billboards to social media
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested
Connects important concepts like democracy and censorship to students’ daily lives
Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students excited about media

Explains the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to improve communities
Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students engaged
Connects essential ideas such as laws and democracy to students’ daily lives
Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that will empower students to make change