The curated resources linked below are an initial sample of the resources coming from a collaborative and rigorous review process with the EAD Content Curation Task Force.
Students learn about the duties and powers of the three branches of government, the amendment process, and the role of the Constitution as the supreme law of the land.

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iCivics, Inc.

In this curriculum unit, students look at the role of President as defined in the Constitution and consider the precedent-setting accomplishments of George Washington.

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National Endowment for the Humanities

Students learn what Congress is, what the Constitution says about the legislative branch, and how a bill becomes law. They analyze some actual language from the Constitution, compare the House and Senate, and simulate the lawmaking process by reconciling two versions of the same fictional bill.

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iCivics, Inc.

This lesson examines the rule of law and due process and how belief in these principles is expressed in the Constitution.

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Bill of Rights Institute

This unit of lessons and tools examines the purpose, forms, and limitations on government.

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iCivics, Inc.

This unit plan guides students through the federal lawmaking process with several videos and supplemental materials which can be taught over the course of 3 to 5 class periods.

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Annenberg Classroom

This unit of lessons and tools examines the judicial branch of the United States and the roles of state and federal courts.

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iCivics, Inc.

Students learn the basics of the U.S. judicial system, including the functions of the trial court, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court.

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iCivics, Inc.

This unit of lessons and tools examines the structure, function, and powers of the legislative branch of government.

The Roadmap
iCivics, Inc.

This unit of lessons and tools examines the ins and outs of our founding document and how it works in practice.

The Roadmap
iCivics, Inc.

In 1787, a new plan for government was outlined in the Constitution, and as with any important document, the Constitution was delivered with a letter of introduction. Part background, part persuasion, George Washington's cover letter provides a behind-the-scenes look at how a new government came to be designed.

The Roadmap
iCivics, Inc.

This lesson explores the structure of the national government and how the constitution seeks to balance the power of the government with individual liberties.

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Bill of Rights Institute
