Civic Learning Week, March 9-13, highlights the importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States. Learn more about Retro Report’s free civics resources below. Plus, access our full Civics Resource Center here.
Reminder: Teachers, use your free Retro Report account to access the classroom resources related to these videos.
Citizen Nation Civics Skills Collection
The Citizen Nation: Civics Skills Collection videos and lessons were created as part of Citizen Nation, our series for PBS. These resources help students practice civil dialogue, build knowledge through research skills and flex their citizenship muscles by engaging with their communities.
Government and Politics Resources
If you’re looking for resources to teach about separation of powers, civil rights and liberties or political parties, check out our full Civics and Government subject page today.
Do you teach AP U.S. Government and Politics? Browse our collection specifically designed for use in all five AP Gov. units here. Plus, don’t miss our classroom-ready FRQ list.
Some highlights:
Why Supreme Court Confirmations Have Become So Bitter
Robert Bork’s failed nomination to the Supreme Court in 1987 changed the way justices are confirmed today. Free resources with this video include a Supreme Court Nominations and Confirmations Quantitative Analysis FRQ, a SCOTUS Nominee Hearing student activity and more.
Why Are Schools Still Segregated? The Broken Promise of Brown v. Board of Education
Teach about the Brown v. Board Supreme Court decision and the battle over school integration with this video. Related free lessons and student activities include a primary source analysis and a political cartoon analysis.
Who Gets to Regulate #*%& Free Speech in Popular Culture?
When speech offends, who decides where boundaries should be drawn? Explore the questions that arise around free speech with this engaging video and classroom resources centered on popular culture. Students will examine historical examples of limits on free speech and the use of censorship, warning labels and trigger warnings.
How Trump’s Red Wave Builds on the Past
Explore how Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory echoes electoral shifts of the past. Free student activities include a Quantitative Analysis FRQ.
We hope you’ll consider using Retro Report’s resources this week to encourage your students to become informed and engaged citizens.
DAVID OLSON is the Director of Education at Retro Report.
CAROLINE WATKINSis the Senior Audience Engagement Manager at Retro Report.
