ISA Learning Library - Civic Mindfulness

International School of America offers the iCSL (iCivics Civics, Service, and Leadership) curriculum, which aims to prepare students exploring careers in the military and public service with high-quality civic learning experiences.

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Road to Independence

This iCivics learning playlist explores the events that ultimately led to the United States declaring their independence from the kingdom of Great Britain. Explore the events, figures, and ideals that inspired the creation of a new nation.

Westward Expansion and the Civil War

This iCivics learning playlist traces the expansion of the United States from the original colonies to the west coast. Analyze how the question over whether slavery would follow the expansion would make a Civil War inevitable.

Foundations of Government

This iCivics learning playlist explores the philosophies and principles behind the creation and function of government. Push students to reflect on the role governments should play in maintaining order and freedom in society.

The Constitution

This iCivics learning playlist explores the inspiration that led to the creation of the Constitution. Analyze how the principles set forth by the founding fathers in the Constitution in 1787 still guide our nation's government today.

Executive Branch

This iCivics learning playlist explores how the structure and power that comes with the executive branch and the most powerful position in the country. Compare and contrast the different roles the executive branch serves and evaluate whether this is an effective way to run a country.

Legislative Branch

This iCivics learning playlist explores how the constitutional branch creates laws that serve as the basis of the United States government. Analyze the legislative process and the benefits and drawbacks that it affords.

Judicial Branch

This iCivics learning playlist explores how the judicial branch serves as a check on the other branches of government and carries out justice in American society. Discover how we as a nation determine what is truly fair and just.

Elections

This iCivics learning playlist covers the all important role that free elections play in the United States government. Discover how the process works and how you can become an active, effective participant.

Civil Rights

This iCivics learning playlist explores the struggle that African Americans and other minorities faced even after slavery was abolished following the Civil War. Discover the movements, people, and supreme court cases behind making the United States into a more truly free nation.

Civic Participation

This iCivics learning playlist explores how the United States government is reliant on and accountable to participation from each and every American citizen. Evaluate the responsibilities and privileges afforded to each citizen.

Media Matters

News Literacy

This iCivics learning playlist explores how journalism and our ability to evaluate news for credibility can impact the way we see the world. Discover strategies for identifying and fighting against deceptive practices.

State Government

This iCivics learning playlist covers the many responsibilities and powers left to each state in the US. Discover the many ways that state governments can and do impact your daily life- perhaps even more than the federal government.

Economics and Government

This iCivics learning playlist explores how the allocation of resources determines how the government functions. Analyze the role that taxes and government spending can impact your everyday life, for better or worse.

Diplomatic Relations

This iCivics learning playlist explores the role that the United States plays in the world, exerting its influence and navigating conflict. Analyze and evaluate the many ways in which the United States interacts with the global community.

Learning Playlist for Civic Mindfulness

This Crash Course learning playlist, based on the AP U.S. Government and Politics curriculum, focuses on US government and politics. Understand how the US government works and how you can make it better for you and your community.

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