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The 250th Commemoration is a unique opportunity for teachers and educators to engage their students on the historical moments, values, and beliefs that contributed to the founding of our nation. In this Collection, you will find resources that are provided by VA250.
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Citizen Better | PBS Digital Studios | eMediaVA
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This show will follow KJ Kearney as he finds the ‘informal’ ways …
This show will follow KJ Kearney as he finds the ‘informal’ ways to be civically engaged in everyday life so that viewers can feel empowered to make a meaningful impact on the reg rather than just on election days. Like shoes, one size does not fit all, “trying on” various types of informal civic engagement, KJ will find what pairs suit him to make a footprint in our democracy.
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WHRO Education
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02/12/2025
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Social Studies Shorts | eMediaVA
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Social Studies Shorts is a new series from KET that explores social …
Social Studies Shorts is a new series from KET that explores social studies and civics topics, from Kentucky to the nation and the world. Episodes are accompanied by discussion prompts, activity ideas, vocabulary and a short printable quiz.
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WHRO Education
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02/12/2025
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George Washington's Mount Vernon Education Videos and Podcasts
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Explore all of the wonderful videos and podcasts that Mount Vernon has …
Explore all of the wonderful videos and podcasts that Mount Vernon has to offer!
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
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iCivics
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From educational games and short-form, just-in-time materials to comprehensive inquiry-based curricula, iCivics …
From educational games and short-form, just-in-time materials to comprehensive inquiry-based curricula, iCivics resources encourage students to interact with complex concepts in ways they can understand and relate to. iCivics offers opportunities for engagement in classroom activity, understanding how our system of government and the rule of law works, and building classroom discussion skills.
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Citizen Nation: Civic Skills | Retro Report | eMediaVA
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This collection is designed to empower students to participate confidently in civic …
This collection is designed to empower students to participate confidently in civic life. In these lessons, high school students teach essential skills and strategies for civic engagement, critical thinking and respectful communications: Learn how to make an argument with civility and respect. Discover effective research and fact-checking techniques to use online. Explore ways to become an engaged citizen. Sharpen discussion skills using practical tips and strategies.
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Declaration Book Club
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Monticello’s Declaration Book Club is an invitation to dig into the history …
Monticello’s Declaration Book Club is an invitation to dig into the history of America’s founding as we work together to fashion America’s future. Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration, which celebrates its 250th
birthday on July 4, 2026. But even though Jefferson wrote the rough draft, he thought of himself as the new nation’s scribe; the sentiments he gave voice to were, he said, an expression of the American mind.
The resources have been organized to seed discussion over three sessions—like a three-act play. The first focuses on 1776, our moment of national origin, and centers on the text of the Declaration as Jefferson drafted it and as Congress amended and altered it. The curtain rises for the second act in 1826, the year of the first major commemoration of the founding of the United States, and also the year Jefferson and John Adams both died, poetically, on July 4. We delve into the anniversary, including commemorative printings of the Declaration, and
the causes and controversies that had emerged in the young United States since its beginnings. The final act fast-forwards from the mid-nineteenth century to the present and looks at the travels of the Declaration and its ideals through the country and around the world. Think of it as a baton pass: the next lap is yours, mine, and ours. What do you—what do we declare? What does it mean to pursue happiness not just as individuals but as “one people ... among the powers of the earth”? What will your children’s Declaration Book Club read at the tricentennial
in 2076? We are all, together, still refining the rough draft. Join us to read the past and write the future together.
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Auriana Woods
Brandon Dillard
Dr. Andrew Davenport
Dr. Jane Kamensky
Susan R. Stein
Dr. Danielle Allen
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08/25/2025
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Happy 250th Birthday, America!
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Students will learn about America’s national holiday and birthday — Independence Day! …
Students will learn about America’s national holiday and birthday — Independence Day! Students will explore artwork and primary sources about the American Revolution and the Founders and investigate copies of the Declaration of Independence from the National Archives.
This Civics for All of US distance learning program is available for groups of 10 or more students free of charge.
Each program will be led by one of our educators located at National Archives sites, the Center for Legislative Archives, and Presidential Libraries across the country. After submitting your program request, you will be connected to an available National Archives educator to confirm your reservation.
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National Archives Education Team
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02/03/2025
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Compact Civics | eMediaVA
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Compact Civics is a series of non-partisan shorts to help citizens gain …
Compact Civics is a series of non-partisan shorts to help citizens gain a better understanding of how government works. Host Cory McCants explains broad civics concepts in a fun and entertaining way. With just the right dose of humor, levity and visual intrigue, the series explores topics related to voting, branches of governance, and local civic responsibility.
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WHRO Education
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02/12/2025
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A Starting Point | eMediaVA
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Explore new resources from A Starting Point, a video-based civic engagement tool …
Explore new resources from A Starting Point, a video-based civic engagement tool that helps voters better understand the issues of the day. The collection covers topics such as energy, environment, and conservation policies, minimum wage laws, student loan debt, the Electoral College, and congressional term limits, among others.
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Analyzing the Adoption of the Lee Resolution (July 2, 1776)
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In this activity, students will carefully analyze the Adoption of the Lee …
In this activity, students will carefully analyze the Adoption of the Lee Resolution from July 2, 1776 that stated that "these united colonies are and of right ought to be free and independent states."
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National Archives Education Team
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02/11/2025
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Civic Friendship and Compromise
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This learning experience is inquiry-based and built on the 5E model. Students …
This learning experience is inquiry-based and built on the 5E model. Students will engage by reading and researching individual cabinet members. Students will then explore and explain their cabinet members biographies and views while presenting their findings to others, based on the primary and secondary sources given. They will play the Be Washington game to discuss and evaluate their understanding of the content. Finally, learning can extend as students apply civic friendship to other presidential cabinets and today’s political leaders.
This learning experience can be modified to fit a range of grade levels.
This learning experience could fit one class session or be extended to fit multiple sessions.
This learning experience integrates reading, writing, speaking, listening, technology, social-emotional, and civics learning skills.
This learning experience has student web pages and handouts that accompany the lesson. These documents can be printed or students can simply use notebook paper.
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
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The Interactive U.S. Constitution
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Beginning with the words “We the People,” the U.S. Constitution is composed …
Beginning with the words “We the People,” the U.S. Constitution is composed of the Preamble, seven articles, and 27 amendments. The first 10 amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
In our Interactive Constitution, learn about the text, history, and meaning of the U.S. Constitution from leading scholars of diverse legal and philosophical perspectives.
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The Declaration of Independence and Thomas Jefferson
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An introduction to Jefferson's role in drafting the Declaration by Monticello historians.
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Civics for Kids: Building Tomorrow Together | eMediaVA
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Welcome to Civics for Kids: Building Tomorrow Together, a program designed to …
Welcome to Civics for Kids: Building Tomorrow Together, a program designed to teach you about the power of democracy, community, and responsible citizenship. Just as our nation's Constitution was written "to ourselves and our posterity," this project is designed to help you understand how the actions we take today help shape a better world for the generations that follow.
This collection features 10 lessons that empower K-5 learners, elementary students, and educators to foster community connections and increase civic awareness and engagement.
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Declaration of Independence, 1776 · Document Bank of Virginia
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On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee, a delegate from Virginia, introduced …
On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee, a delegate from Virginia, introduced a resolution before the Continental Congress declaring the colonies free and independent of Great Britain. The draft declaration was reported to Congress on July 2, 1776. That day Congress approved Lee's resolution and voted to declare independence. On July 4, Congress ratified the text of the Declaration of Independence.
This resource provides Preview Activities, Post-Activities, and access to other founding documents available in the Document Bank of Virginia.
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Library of Virginia
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Founding Principles: American Governance in Action | eMediaVA
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Founding Principles: American Governance in Action is an online series produced by …
Founding Principles: American Governance in Action is an online series produced by Bowdoin College and narrated by Government Professor Andrew Rudalevige that provides an introductory overview of American government and politics. Each resource includes a breakdown of enduring understandings, an overview of content, a list of covered foundational documents and Supreme Court cases, ideas for extending learning, suggested classroom activities, related vocabulary words, and student viewing guides with comprehension and critical thinking questions. With a rich study of primary sources such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers, and an emphasis on promoting civic engagement and participation, students explore the foundation of our democracy and the importance of citizenship.
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Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union | eMediaVA
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Learn about the pursuit of democracy from the Revolutionary War through recurring …
Learn about the pursuit of democracy from the Revolutionary War through recurring cycles of civil rights progress and backlash, the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot and beyond. Using video and supporting educational materials, students explore the impact of extreme partisanship, white nationalism, social media, voter rights, and the importance of a civics curriculum on engaged and informed citizens.
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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
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Students will learn about the Declaration of Independence, its important sections, and …
Students will learn about the Declaration of Independence, its important sections, and some of the American ideals it contains. Students will explore primary sources about the American Revolution and the Founders and investigate copies of the Declaration of Independence from the National Archives.
This Civics for All of US distance learning program is available for groups of 10 or more students free of charge.
Each program will be led by one of our educators located at National Archives sites, the Center for Legislative Archives, and Presidential Libraries across the country. After submitting your program request, you will be connected to an available National Archives educator to confirm your reservation.
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My County Works
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The National Association of Counties and iCivics have developed a collection of …
The National Association of Counties and iCivics have developed a collection of civic education resources to help young people learn about county government.
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iCivics
National Association of Counties
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Revolution and the New Nation · Document Bank of Virginia
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Primary Sources of the American Revolution Era: This is considered one of …
Primary Sources of the American Revolution Era: This is considered one of the most crucial times of United States history to study, as it lays the groundwork for all political history following it. Not only did it end the colonial relationship with England, but it brought about political change that shaped our lives and served as an example for other nations. It also called into question social and political relationships, raising questions regarding freedom and inalienable rights. Some of America’s most important documents and greatest political minds come from this era. The war itself also was revolutionary, with successful guerilla-style fighting and the defeat by colonials of well-trained British military forces.
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