Civics for All of US

A Nate the Eagle Approved Event! 

Educators, are you wanting to bring Civics for All US to your classroom but want to know what it is all about? Then this FREE Live webinar is for you!
This month’s topic: The Bill of Rights Protects You!
A webinar for educators looking to learn about how the National Archives Civics for All US program can bring civics to your classroom and best of all it is free and taught by education specialists from the National Archives.

When: November 25, 2024, 5pm-6pm PST

Where: Live Webinar through Google Meets. Please click below on the title and sign up on Eventbrite. If you would like to receive more invites on civics education and other teacher and student programming from the National Archives-Richard Nixon Presidential Library please click on “follow”. 
The Bill of Rights Protects You
 

Want to know more about Civics for All US through the National Archives? 

Visit: https://civics.archives.gov/

Learn more about civics education from the National Archives through our Civics for All of US initiative, schedule a virtual program for this current school year using our registration tool, or send us an email!

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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!

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 programs run 30 minutes. 

Registration closes the day before each program.

The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3–5) 
Students will explore the idea of community, hone their primary source analysis skills by examining government records, and connect the Constitution to their own lives.  https://civics.archives.gov/webinars/the-constitution-and-our-community-0

Sessions available Monday, January 27, 2025, 11:15am - 11:45am EST

The First Amendment: Five Rights in One! (Grades 3–5) 
Students will focus on the First Amendment to discover how the Bill of Rights protects people’s rights and freedoms. Students will learn about the importance of rights and explore how they can exercise them. Students will also analyze primary sources to identify the appropriate right/freedom(s) represented in historical examples.  https://civics.archives.gov/webinars/the-first-amendment-five-rights-in-one

Friday, December 13, 2024, 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST

Make Your Voice Count: Learning About The First Amendment (Grades K-2) 
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

Friday, December 13, 2024, 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST

The Constitution and Our Community (Grades 3-5) 
During this program, students will explore the idea of community, hone their primary source analysis skills by examining government records, and connect the Constitution to their own lives.  https://civics.archives.gov/webinars/the-constitution-and-our-community-0

Sessions available Monday, January 27, 2024, 11:15am - 12:00pm EST 

Student programs are also offered as regularly scheduled webinars. Registration is required, but there is no minimum attendance prerequisite for student webinars.

Teaching Native American Treaties for Elementary Educators
Join us for this interactive virtual professional development program for educators as we look closely at selected examples of American Indian treaties and discuss ways to incorporate teaching these important documents in the elementary classroom.  https://civics.archives.gov/workshops/teaching-native-american-treaties-for-elementary-educators

Session available Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST

Teaching the Bill of Rights for Educators
A virtual professional development workshop for grade 6–12 educators. This online workshop will explore how to engage learners of all grade levels in the active exploration of primary sources that teach about the rights embodied in the Bill of Rights.  https://civics.archives.gov/workshops/teaching-the-bill-of-rights-for-educators

Session available Thursday, December 5, 2024, 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST

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!