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Video: Understanding Government
This is a thorough look at how California State Government works. Give yourself the time, it will provide you a solid foundation and the knowledge you need to answer your students' questions about elections and governance in California.
Source: League of Women Voters of Sonoma County. (Released Feb 7, 2024)
Video: Why it Matters
Less than half of all eligible voters show up on Election Day. Mo Rocca talks with Supreme Court Associate Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch about how we got here, and how we turn it around by bringing back civics education.
Source: CBS Sunday Morning
Video: Restoring Faith in Democracy
There's a new way of teaching Constitutional Democracy. Instead of learning dates and milestones, engaging students in the history of "collaborative federalism" helps develop inquiry, helps students define fairness, and debate in a positive way.
Source: PBS News Hour
Video: Fair and Free
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and the Informed Voters Project produced this public service piece that earned an Emmy.
This video will help you understand the importance of selecting and retaining impartial state court judges. This five-minute investment will prepare you to speak more confidently with your students about the role of the courts.
Video: Using iCivics In Your History Classroom
Most educators know what iCivics is. But how to introduce and deploy these lessons is a mystery for some. This video demonstrates how easy it is to spend just a little bit of time delivering lessons that make an impact and build civic literacy.