"Civics for All of US" interactive distance learning programs for students and teachers
Civics for All of US is a new national civic education initiative from the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, Center for Legislative Archives, and the National Archives that promotes civic literacy and engagement. As part of this initiative, the education team at the Nixon Presidential Library and educators across the National Archives will be providing teachers with programming, curricula, and exceptional field trip experiences both online and in-person. Visit https://civics.archives.gov/ to learn more!
Current offerings:
Teacher Programs
No workshops currently scheduled.
Bring a Civics for All of US teacher professional development program to your school, district, or educational organization!
Our virtual Civics for All of US Teacher workshops are available by request for groups of 10 or more educators. Programs are free and available Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Please submit your request at least one month in advance of your desired date. Evening and weekend programs may be available on occasion.
Email civics@nara.gov to learn more and request a program today!
Student Programs
Civics for All of US is the national civic education initiative from the National Archives. Our interactive distance learning programs draw upon the vast holdings of the National Archives to promote the knowledge, skills, and dispositions students need for civic engagement in the 21st century. Each program is led by one of our educators located at National Archives sites, the Center for Legislative Archives, and Presidential Libraries across the country. Check https://civics.archives.gov/ for more information, including how to request a program for groups of 10 or more students.
Our new online registration tool makes it easy to request a student distance learning program from an available National Archives educator. Try it today and request a program for 10 or more students at https://civics.archives.gov/.
Civics for All of US distance learning programs are offered as regularly scheduled interactive webinars. Registration is required, but there is no minimum attendance prerequisite for student webinars. Join us for an upcoming program!
Request your program today.
Schedule and Registration Links
All times in Eastern Time. All programs run 30 minutes.
Registration closes the day before each program.
The Constitution Rules! (Grades K–2)
Students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of the three branches of government as outlined in the Constitution. https://civics.archives.gov/webinars/the-constitution-rules
Friday, May 24, 2024, 11:15pm - 11:45pm EDT
The Bill of Rights Protects You (Grades 6–12)
Students will explore the idea of different responsibilities in their community and analyze images that highlight the jobs of the three branches of government as outlined in the Constitution. https://civics.archives.gov/webinars/the-bill-of-rights-protects-you
Friday, May 24, 2024, 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT
Make Your Voice Count: The First Amendment (Grades K-2) During this interactive civics program, students will explore the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights using primary historical sources to learn about the importance of rights and how to exercise their freedoms. https://civics.archives.gov/webinars/make-your-voice-count-learning-about-the-first-amendment
Wednesday, Jun 12 2024, 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT
The First Amendment: Five Rights in One! (Grades 3-5) Students will explore the First Amendment freedoms established in the Bill of Rights in this interactive and engaging civics program based on historical primary sources from the National Archives. Students will learn about the importance of First Amendment rights, identify examples in photographs and short written documents, and discover how to exercise those freedoms. https://civics.archives.gov/programs/the-first-amendment-five-rights-in-one
Wed, Jun 12 2024, 1:15pm - 1:45pm EDT
Student programs are also offered as regularly scheduled webinars. Registration is required, but there is no minimum attendance prerequisite for student webinars.