Wednesday, December 10, 2008

CIVICS

Web Pages
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GovSpot - http://www.govspot.com/
Government and civics information portal that simplifies the search for online regional, state, national and international government resources including election information.
Center for Civic Education - http://www.civiced.org/
Nonprofit group which specializes in civic and citizenship education, law-related education, and international exchange programs in education in developing democracies. Center history, news, programs, publications, alumni network, research, and related links.
Close Up - http://www.closeup.org
A nonprofit, nonpartisan citizenship education organization that promotes responsible and informed participation in the democratic process through a variety of educational programs.
Civic Practices Network - http://www.cpn.org/index.html
A collaborative and nonpartisan project bringing together a diverse array of organizations and perspectives within the new citizenship movement. We share a commitment to bring practical methods for public problem solving into every community and institutional setting in America.
The Learning Page - http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/lessons/index.html
Created to assist educators as they use the American Memory web site to teach about United States history and culture. The site provides tips and tricks for using the American Memory collections, as well as frameworks,activities, and lessons that provide context for their use. It will be useful to life-long learners of all ages.
Civnet - http://www.civnet.org/
International Resource for civic education and civil society
Choices Education Program - http://www.choices.edu/
Brings to life current and historical public policy issues for high school students. Includes workshops, classroom materials, and mailing list.
The Civic Mind - http://www.civicmind.com/
Civics lessons for communities and classrooms.
Civics Online-[Re]Envisioning the Democratic Community - http://civics-online.org/
A collaborative, internet project working to provide teachers, students, and parents with a rich array of primary source materials, learning tools, and professional development resources with which to learn and teach civics.
Getting the Message Out - http://dig.lib.niu.edu/message/
An exhibition examining the national popular political culture in the antebellum United States through campaign materials from presidential campaigns from 1840-1860. Histories, biographies, and primary source material such as campaign biographies and campaign songbooks, as well as song recordings, images, and teachers' guide.
Constitutional Rights Foundation - http://www.crf-usa.org/
Publisher of U.S. Constitution curriculum materials. Also provides free lesson plans and newsletters online.
CSV Community Partners - http://www.communitypartners.org.uk/
Helps universities, colleges and schools develop opportunities for citizenship education through community involvement.
Supreme Court Appointments - http://partners.is.asu.edu/~george/vacancy/
Looks at possible vacancies on the Supreme Court of the United States and discusses the appointment process.

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