Civics

The Nebraska Department of Education shares these resources to help educators explore learning opportunities and classroom connections. Inclusion on this page does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, website, product, service, or viewpoint. Curriculum and resource decisions are made locally, and only district-approved materials should be used with students.

Civics Education & Government

(The) American President: This website provides teachers and students with exciting tools and resources to learn and discover about a uniquely American idea—the presidency.
Center for Civic Education: The Center’s mission is to promote an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy.
(The) CloseUp Foundation: Close Up provides exciting hands-on programs and engaging classroom resources.
iCivics: iCivics exists to engage students in meaningful civic learning. We provide teachers well-written, inventive, and free resources that enhance their practice and inspire their classrooms.
National Civics Bee: an annual competition open to all 6th–8th grade students in public, private, charter, and homeschool settings. Participation is free.

Citizenship

The United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS): includes the civics portion of the naturalization test. These questions cover important topics about American government and history.

Commemorations

Elections

Be A Voter: a one-stop-shop for all the information and tools you need to participate in voting.
National Election Studies: The mission of the National Election Studies (NES) is to produce high-quality data on voting, public opinion, and political participation that serve the research needs of social scientists, teachers, students, and policy makers concerned with the theoretical and empirical foundations of mass politics in a democratic society.
Rock the Vote: For 30 years, Rock the Vote has revolutionized the way we use pop culture, music, art, and technology to engage young people in politics.

Law & Justice

Bureau of Justice Statistics: The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), a component of the Office of Justice Programs in the U.S. Department of Justice, is the United States’ primary source for criminal justice statistics.

Media, Current Events & Policy

C-SPAN Classroom: a free membership service for social studies teachers. Our mission is to enhance the teaching of social studies through C-SPAN’s primary source programming and websites.
Education Commission of the States: The Education Commission of the States compiles information on education policies from early childhood through workforce so state policymakers can make informed decisions.

Social Studies Education