This is a collection of infographics used in other units of study from iCivics. For your convenience, we've assembled a library of the infographics that exist within other units. Use these infographics with your class to introduce students to a new civics topic, as well as practice much-needed visual literacy skills.

This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that said juvenile offenders have a right to due process. Students learn about 14th Amendment due process, fairness, and the specific rights afforded juveniles in the justice system. LESSON OBJECTIVES: Describe the 14th Amendment "due process of law" *Identify the main arguments put forth in the case. *Describe the Supreme Court's decision and analysis. *Identify the impact of the Court's decision. *Analyze fairness and due process *Suggest important factors for juvenile courts to consider

The role of interest groups in politics and government is a hot topic in the media today. This lesson uses the battle over school lunch ingredients to illustrate how interest groups and lobbying affect public policy. Take a side in the battle, create an interest group, and try to influence public policy.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Identify three ways groups and organizations can influence the actions of government. *Explain how individuals, public opinion, associations and groups form and carry out public policy. *Describe the position of opposing groups on a public policy issue.

This is a full unit of study from iCivics, featuring multiple lesson plans with presentations, downloadable documents, and more. Students learn about the complex interactions that exist in our globalized world. They examine the evolution of diplomacy and international interdependence by looking at recent and historical global events.

Economic, cultural, and military influence are all critical in developing spheres of influence. Students explore international authority by following a Cold War case study, which will encourage better understanding of international persuasion. LESSON OBJECTIVES: Identify the following key terms: sphere of influence, containment, capitalism, communism, propaganda, Truman Doctrine, Cold War, NATO, Warsaw Pact, and Marshall Plan. *Describe times that the U.S. has been influenced or has influenced other sovereign nations. *Explain the tension between western and eastern allies during the Cold War. *Evaluate the effect of economic, military, and cultural influence on other nations.

Students compare the basic structure of several different international organizations before categorizing their work. Students also examine the local and global impact of international organizations. LESSON OBJECTIVES: Identify the purposes and functions of international organizations. *Describe the purposes and functions of the following international organizations: UN, EU, NATO, World Bank, Red Cross/Crescent, and World Health Organization. *Analyze the impact that international organizations can have on the lives of individuals.

Students learn that you can't take constitutional language at face value. Those phrases we read in the Bill of Rights, such as "cruel and unusual punishment" or being a "witness" against yourself, have specialized meaning based on years of interpretation by the Supreme Court. Students analyze real-life cases interpreting the 8th and 5th amendments to see whether they interpret the Bill of Rights the same way the Supreme Court did... and discover how tricky interpreting the Constitution really is!
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Analyze Supreme Court cases that have interpreted the 5th and 8th Amendments *Explain the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Bill of Rights *Infer that constitutional language has specialized meaning determined by the Supreme Court *Recognize that unique facts can determine whether a constitutional right applies to a situation

Students participate in a scripted fictional trial based on a real case in which the producers of James Bond films sued Honda for creating an ad that looked way too much like a James Bond movie. After the "trial," students examine evidence and play the role of jurors. Students apply real copyright law to simulate the process courts use in applying law to fact and arrive at a "verdict." This is a two-day mock trial lesson.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Simulate participation in a trial by reading a script. *Identify the major components and players in a trial. *Simulate jury deliberation by applying real laws to the facts in the trial in order to reach a verdict. *Evaluate the arguments of both sides in a trial.

This mini-lesson digs into the 41 year political career of James Madison. Considered the author of the U.S. Constitution, Madison was a prime architect in creating a strong national government, yet fought for the addition of a federal bill of rights. This balance resulted in the blueprint for government that we use to this day. LESSON OBJECTIVES: Recognize how various individuals and groups contributed to the development of the U.S. government. *Trace the impact of significant events that surrounded the founding of the United States. *Big Ideas: author of U.S. Constitution, Federalist Papers, The Virginia Plan, Anti-Federalists, Bill of Rights, served as delegate, Representative, and president

Use primary documents and images to discover the ways state and local governments restricted the newly gained freedoms of African Americans after the Civil War. Compare, contrast, and analyze post-war legislation, court decisions (including Plessy v. Ferguson), and a political cartoon by Thomas Nast to understand life in Jim Crow states.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Identify the ways state and local governments restricted the freedoms and rights of African Americans. *Differentiate between legislation that helped and hurt African Americans between 1860 and the 1960's. *Categorize Jim Crow laws based on primary documents. *Explain the effect of Jim Crow laws on the post-Civil War African American population. *Describe how the Plessy v. Ferguson case established the idea of "separate but equal." *Distinguish between the resistance movements of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois.

This mini-lesson introduces students to the ideas and writings of John Locke that influenced the likes of Thomas Jefferson and other Founding Fathers. LESSON OBJECTIVES: Analyze the ideas behind America's founding documents. *Identify the ideas of various Enlightenment thinkers who influenced America's founders. *Recognize how various individuals and groups contributed to the development of the U.S. government. *Big Ideas: tablua rasa/ blank slate, state of nature, natural rights (life, liberty, property), purpose of government, social contract, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding

This is a full unit of study from iCivics, featuring multiple lesson plans with presentations, downloadable documents, and more. Students will learn about the federal and state courts and what they do. They will explore the courts' role in fairly settling disputes and administering justice, and the unique role of the U.S. Supreme Court in interpreting the U.S. Constitution.

Need to teach the judicial branch in a hurry? In this lesson, students learn the basics of our judicial system, including the functions of the trial court, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. Students learn how a case moves up through these levels and discover that these courts exist on both the state and federal levels.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Identify the basic levels and functions of the judicial branch. *Compare the three levels of the United States court system. *Demonstrate the progress of a case as it moves through the system.

If Marbury was right, then why didn't he get the writ? This lesson explores the case that established the power the Supreme Court has today. Students will learn how the decision in Marbury v. Madison influenced the structure of the third branch, and how the Court's use of judicial review can be interpreted as activism or restraint.
But wait, there's more! Looking for a quick and fun way to check student understanding? Use our Kahoot! in English or in Spanish after students complete this lesson. LESSON OBJECTIVES: Identify judicial review as a power of the U.S. Supreme Court *Explain the origin and function of judicial review *Recognize how judicial review impacts checks and balances *Emphasize how the courts have used judicial review to interpret the Constitution and extend its protections

This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that determined the government acted constitutionally when it detained people of Japanese ancestry inside internment camps during World War II. Students learn what internment camps were, the background behind the government's decision to detain those of Japanese ancestry, and the reasons the government upheld that decision. They also learn how the issue has re-emerged with regard to those of Middle Eastern descent during the ongoing fight against terrorism. Finally, students learn about the restitution and national apology that was eventually given to those interred during World War II. LESSON OBJECTIVES: Describe the American government's decision to inter people of Japanese descent during World War II *Identify the 5th Amendment right to due process at issue in the case. *Identify the main arguments put forth in the case. *Describe the Supreme Court's decision and analysis. *Identify the impact of the Court's decision and ways the issue has re-emerged in modern times. *Describe President Ronald Reagan's national apology to those who were interred.

This is a full unit of study from iCivics, featuring multiple lesson plans with presentations, downloadable documents, and more. This library of mini-lessons targets a variety of landmark cases from the United States Supreme Court. Each mini-lesson includes a one-page reading and a one-page activity, and is appropriate for a variety of uses. Unlike the iCivics lesson plans, these mini-lessons are designed for students to complete independently without the need for teacher direction. However, they also make great teacher-directed lessons or even class conversation-starters, and multiple mini-lessons can be combined to make a longer lesson.

This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that required public schools to provide language supports to English and multilingual learners (ELs/MLs). Students learn how Lau's arguments relate to the landmark case, Brown v. Board of Education (1954), and how the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects public school students from discrimination. LESSON OBJECTIVES: Describe rights protected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 *Identify the main arguments put forth in the case *Describe the rationale behind the Supreme Court's decision *Identify the impact of the Supreme Court's decision on English Learners and public schools

Engage your students in the hard work of lawmaking with our newly upgraded, LawCraft! In the game, students navigate steps for crafting a law, from selecting a district to represent to reviewing letters from constituents and digging into survey data to drafting a bill that serves the people. As they complete each step, students learn to make compromises and balance competing issues while still passing a bill they're proud of. For English and Multilingual Learners: Use the support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover and glossary. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Simulate the lawmaking process of the U.S. Congress Given a national issue, balance competing interests to create a law Make connections between a law's text and the values it represents Explore the relationship between a legislator and a diverse constituency Evaluate legislation for impact on various socioeconomic groups

Make your students' game play more meaningful by using our activity and assessment set designed specifically for LawCraft. This easy-to-use Extension Pack helps you give context and purpose to the game, as well as reinforce and assess the game concepts. That means deeper learning for students, and best practices around game-centered learning for you!
This Extension Pack uses a Google Slides deck and is designed for use with projectors or interactive whiteboards. LESSON OBJECTIVES: Simulate the law-making process of the US Congress. *Explain the role of compromise in the lawmaking process. *Make connections between bill amendments and the values it represents. *Evaluate cause and effect relationships.

Members in the House and Senate decide who will take on important leadership roles. In these printable infographics, teach students about how party leaders shape the congressional agenda. Separate infographics are provided for the House of Representatives and the Senate, and they can be combined for students to compare and contrast!
Looking for more? Pair these infographics with our mini-lesson on Congressional Leadership. LESSON OBJECTIVES: Identify leadership roles in Congress *Describe each leaders' role and job *Explain how party leaders contribute to the congressional agenda