Resources for Students
Explore student-friendly civics resources—games, primary sources, constitutional tools, and learning hubs—to strengthen civic knowledge and participation.
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These resources support learning about government, the Constitution, courts, and civic action. Many are free and work well for independent learning or classroom use.
Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government
Student-friendly explanations from the Government Publishing Office to learn about the federal government.
Visit resource →Bill of Rights Institute
Supports civic education that helps students examine the story of our country and practice the skills of citizenship.
Visit resource →The Civic Trust
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation initiative promoting understanding of and involvement in American civic life.
Visit resource →Constitute
Lesson plans bringing the world’s constitutions into classrooms (Grades 5+), empowering students as citizens.
Visit resource →Constitutional Sources Project
A searchable, indexed digital library of sources on the creation, ratification, and amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Visit resource →iCivics
Founded by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor; includes 260+ resources, tools, learning materials, and educational games.
Visit resource →Indiana University Center on Representative Government
Nonpartisan civics resources and activities to strengthen understanding of representative government and civic engagement.
Visit resource →King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center
Law-related education activities and resources for schools, colleges, and the public.
Visit resource →Library of Congress
Classroom materials and professional development for using primary sources from the Library’s digital collections.
Visit resource →National Archives
Resources promoting civic literacy and engagement, including materials for analyzing primary sources.
Visit resource →National Constitution Center
Brings people together to learn about, debate, and celebrate the U.S. Constitution.
Visit resource →Supreme Court Historical Society
Resources on American democracy, the Constitution, and landmark Supreme Court decisions.
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