Educator ResourceUnit 1: Foundation of American Self-Government Inquiry Organizer
How and why was the United States government formed?
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Seven unique tabletop games designed for Government and Civics classrooms
Point-Counterpoint Debates
Six point-counterpoint scholar-written essays that tackle key tensions in today's government
Videos
A video series that deep dives into each unit of the resource
Interactives and Infographics
Engaging content to support engagement and learning
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