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Civics for Kids

Fun, hands-on civics lessons that help kids understand their community — and how to make a difference in it.

Explore the Lessons

What is this?

A free, growing set of civics lessons — from the basics for younger kids to advanced media-literacy lessons for middle schoolers. Each lesson comes with a ready-to-teach plan for the teacher and a fun interactive game for students — no two games are the same!

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Teachers Get a Plan

A timed, printable lesson plan with everything you need.

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Kids Play a Game

Each lesson has its own interactive activity and a quick quiz.

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Everyone Learns

Students build real understanding of how their community works.

The Basics · Grades 3–5

Start Here: The 10 Core Lessons

Open the Lesson Plan to teach, or the Activity to play. Great for a first civics unit.

Our Country's Foundations · Grades 3–5

Our Country's Foundations

The big ideas our country is built on — its symbols, the Constitution, and how people become citizens.

Level 2 · Grades 3–5 (Advanced)

Going Deeper

For kids who’ve finished the basics and are ready to step it up — same age group, tougher ideas, faster games.

How Government Works · Grades 4–5 (Advanced)

How Government Works

A closer look at how our government actually runs — starting with how a bill becomes a law. More lessons coming soon.

Being a Great Citizen · Grades 3–5

Being a Great Citizen

Good citizens aren't just people who know the rules — they treat others with respect, fairness, and care. More lessons coming soon.

Getting Involved · Grades 4–8

Getting Involved

Ready to make a real difference? These lessons turn caring into action — volunteering, speaking up, and being a great citizen online.

Middle School · Grades 6–8

Smart Citizens: Media Literacy

A media-literacy mini-unit: spotting misinformation, understanding AI & deepfakes, and finding real information you can trust.