Resource Directory for California Schools
This resource directory is designed to provide administrators, teachers, and community members with civic-education resources that implement the six promising approaches to civic education as outlined in the Civic Mission of Schools (CMS). Click on the links below to locate resources for your school.

Grade Level
K–3 | 4–5 | 6–8 | 9–12


Curriculum Materials/Programs
K–3 | 4–5 | 6–8 | 9–12


Literature/Publications
K–3 | 4–5 | 6–8 | 9–12

 

 

Promising Approaches

#1 Classroom Instruction in government, history, law and democracy.

#2 Discussion of current issues.

#3 Service-learning linked to formal curriculum and classroom instruction.

#4 Extracurricular activities.

#5 Student participation in school governance.

#6 Participation in simulations of democratic processes and procedures.

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Disclaimer: The resources and links in this directory do not necessarily reflect the views of the California Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools or its affiliated organizations. The posting of these resources does not constitute an endorsement of organizations or their products. References to content standards addressed are provided for guidance by the submitting organizations and are not endorsed by the Campaign or its affiliates.

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