Use a series of interactive models and games to explore electrostatics. Learn about the effects positive and negative charges have on one another, and investigate these effects further through games. Learn about Coulomb's law and the concept that both the distance between the charges and the difference in the charges affect the strength of the force. Explore polarization at an atomic level, and learn how a material that does not hold any net charge can be attracted to a charged object. Students will be able to:

Have your students ever wanted to be President for a day? In Executive Command, students can play commander-in-chief in this video game and learn how to: Propose an agenda to Congress; Sign bills into law; Delegate new laws to the appropriate federal agency; Handle international diplomacy; Command the military during times of war. Explore all of our free election curriculum and teaching resources at our Election Headquarters. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Analyze the structure, functions, and processes of the executive branch Describe the various roles of the president: commander in chief, head diplomat, agenda setter, chief executive Identify the functions of executive cabinet positions and regulatory departments

This site is designed for students to learn more about the FBI through age-appropriate games, tips, stories, and interactives. They also introduce students to their working dogs and show how FBI special agents and analysts investigate cases.

The Geniverse software is being developed as part of a five-year research project funded by the National Science Foundation. Still in its early stages, a Beta version of the software is currently being piloted in six schools throughout New England. We invite you to try the current Beta version, keeping in mind that you may encounter errors or pages that are not fully functional. If you encounter any problem, it may help to refresh or reload the web page.

Do your students know how people become citizens of the United States? In Immigration Nation, they'll help guide newcomers along their path to citizenship. Opportunities to customize the gameplay experience include: Classic or Puzzle Mode; English language or Spanish language; Option to hear or mute English voiceover, music, and/or sound effects; Player support through the new Decision Compass. Immigration Nation and its Extension Pack are correlated according to WIDA's methodology using the WIDA PRIME V2 Inventory. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify eligibility requirements for legal U.S. residence Use citizenship criteria to distinguish those who are already citizens from those who are not Describe time requirements for legal residents to become eligible to apply for citizenship

This article highlights resources that can be used to supplement lessons on extreme weather, including games and video clips. The article appears in the free, online magazine for K-Grade 5 teachers Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle. The magazine focuses on the essential principles of climate science.

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

In this jigsaw activity, students of intermediate-level French will divide into five groups to become experts on each of the five biodiversity questions featured on the Curiosphere website. They will proceed to explain their assigned aspect of the issue to a small group of students.

In this activity, students will focus on dividing fractions, starting with single-digit denominators and working up.

This website includes short videos that expose students to the world of science and nature; more importantly, they can provide students with insight into the kinds of things that are involved in the pursuit of a career in science and nature. Although these videos are not explicitly intended to serve as career guidance pieces, they can certainly be a valuable resource to students when coupled with the guided interpretation of a counselor or teacher. The content in the videos may be a bit advanced for younger elementary grades, but too child-oriented in presentation for older elementary grades. This resource would be most appropriate for third and fourth grade students.

NewsFeed Defenders is a challenging game designed to sharpen students' news literacy skills. In Newsfeed Defenders, students will: Join a fictional social media site focused on news and information; Learn elements of high-quality journalism and markers of deceptive posts; Spot dubious posts that sneak in through hidden ads, viral deception, and false reporting. For the best play experience, click "Play Fullscreen" in the upper right area of the screen. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify markers of verification, transparency, accountability, and independence in news stories. Define and identify problematic news items, and other news-related types of misinformation. Explain a variety of strategies to verify images and information. Evaluate text for bias based on word choices and framing methods. Use third-party information to judge credibility of a source.

Race to Ratify drops your students into 1787, where the ink is still drying on the new Constitution. Will it become the law of the land or will it fall into the dustbin of history? The fate of the young nation is in their hands! Use this game to teach the big ideas at the core of the ratification debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. Planning to play Race to Ratify on Constitution Day? Explore our Constitution Day collection to find more resources. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify the main stances of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists between 1787 and 1789. Understand the key debates surrounding the ratification of the constitution, including an extended republic, the House of Representatives, the Senate, executive power, the judiciary, and a bill of rights. Interact with the ideas, perspectives, and arguments that defined the ratification debate. Explore the many different viewpoints, which spanned geographic regions, populations, and socio-economic class. Identify the building blocks of the proposed Constitution. Engage with competing ideas in order to form an effective and cohesive set of arguments for, or against, ratification within a state.

Are your students experts on U.S. citizenship? Put their knowledge to the test with Sortify: U.S. Citizenship, an original BrainPOP game made by BrainPOP with iCivics.
Share Sortify: U.S. Citizenship with your students using the "Share" button above. You must be logged in to access. This new feature allows teachers to assign Sortify outside of iCivics using learning management systems like Google Classroom, Edmodo, and more. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Recognize and recall rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens Identify active ways in which citizens can participate in government and contribute to the common good Relate like terms and concepts by deducing shared relationships

In this regular column of the free, online magazine Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle, the author looks at the importance of conserving water and practicing good conservation habits daily. The column is designed for teachers in K-Grade 5 classrooms and presents concepts of climate literacy that are appropriate for young children. Identified online resources provide data collection activities, lessons, and games.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics gives students the opportunity to explore all things labor related, like inflation and prices, unemployment, pay and benefits, and more, through games and quizzes. Students can also explore careers that relate to their interests and learn fun facts about the economy and jobs.

Just in time for election season, teachers can now assign pre/post-game quizzes to get insight into what students are learning by playing Win the White House. This refreshed version of Win the White House challenges your students to simulate their own presidential campaign by: Building arguments to support timely issues that are relevant to them; Strategically raise funds to support their campaign; Keeping campaign momentum through targeted media campaigns and personal appearances; Polling local voters to see what issues resonate; Students will also meet a new campaign manager, named Ana, who will guide them through the process. For English and Multilingual Learners: Use the support tool, Spanish translation, voiceover and glossary. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Explain the electoral process (primary and general elections, Electoral College) Identify the influence of the media in forming public opinion Analyze how parts of a whole interact to produce outcomes in complex systems