Teacher Resources
CivicsSchool Orientation, Workbooks, Teacher & New Student Registration, FAQs, Coming Soon, Feedback
Welcome to CivicsSchool!
Here you'll find teacher resources for the 6-8th grade CivicsSchool series
- Get to Know CivicsSchool – Orientation to the learning platform
- Download Student Workbooks – Available for each course in the 6-8 grade series
- Register or Log In as a Teacher
- Register New Students
- Browse FAQs – Answers to common questions
- Coming Soon! – See what new courses are in the works for educators and students
- We Want Your Feedback! – As a valued member in this pilot year for CivicsSchool, your classroom experience helps shape what comes next
Orientation to CivicsSchool Learning 🎥
Before diving into course content, we recommend watching this short orientation video as a class to better understand the CivicSchool learning platform.
This video reviews how to:
- Log in and find the 6-8 series homepage
- Navigate between the 6-8 series homepage, dashboard, and courses
- Understand how each course is organized into chapters and lessons
- Move through the consistent lesson sequence: Get Ready, Jump In, and Learn, Do, Show, and Wrap Up
- Find the Student Workbook and other downloadable activities
- Leave CivicsSchool and pick up right where you left off (all completed lessons are safe!).
Download Student Workbooks
Every course in the 6th–8th grade CivicsSchool series comes with a printable student workbook. Each workbook aligns with the open responses and learning tasks in that course's Jump In and Show lessons (plus the occasional Wrap-Up or Bonus lesson). Download and print them below so students have them ready as they work through each course.
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6-8 CivicsSchool Course 1 Student Workbook.pdf |
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6-8 CivicsSchool. Course 2 Student Workbook.pdf |
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6-8 CivicsSchool Course 3 Student Workbook.pdf |
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6-8 CivicsSchool Course 4 Student Workbook.pdf |
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6-8 CivicSchool Course 5 Student Workbook.pdf |
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6-8 CivicSchool Course 6 Student Workbook.pdf |
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6-8 CivicSchool Course 7 Student Workbook.pdf |
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6-8 CivicsSchool Course 8 Student Workbook.pdf |
New Student Registration
Do you have a student without a CivicsSchool account?
Most students have been pre-registered and only need to log in using their email and assigned password. If you have new students, use the link below to manually register them or complete the spreadsheet with student names and email addresses.
CivicsSchool FAQs
You asked and we answered! Have more questions? Write to us at [email protected]
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What is CivicsSchool?
CivicsSchool is an online civics education platform developed by the National Center for Grow Your Own (NCGYO). It offers engaging, self-paced learning to strengthen students' civic knowledge, understanding of the Constitution and U.S. government, and their ability to participate thoughtfully in civic life. Lessons include videos, primary-source analysis, interactive activities, simulations, quizzes, and reflection questions.
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Who created CivicsSchool, and why?
CivicsSchool was developed by NCGYO to expand access to high-quality civics education and help students understand the principles, institutions, rights, and responsibilities that support American constitutional democracy. The project is funded through the U.S. Department of Education National Activities Grant and written by experienced educators and civics experts.
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What is the purpose of CivicsSchool?
CivicsSchool helps students build the knowledge and skills to understand government and participate in civic life, exploring questions like how government works, why the Constitution matters, how individual rights are protected, and how people can participate in schools, communities, and government. The focus is on analysis, evidence, and application, not just memorizing facts.
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Do the courses have to be completed in order?
No. While the content builds on itself, each course can also be used as standalone instructional material to support your social studies curriculum.
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Who is CivicsSchool designed for?
CivicsSchool is designed for students and teachers in grades 3–12. The curriculum is organized into five learning tracks: Civics Teachers, All Teachers (General Ed), and grade band series for 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12. The 6–8 series is currently being piloted, with the remaining four series coming soon — see the "Coming Soon" section below for details.
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Does it replace my current curriculum?
No. CivicsSchool is designed to complement and strengthen existing civics or social studies instruction. Teachers may use an entire course, specific chapters or lessons, or targeted activities that match classroom needs and pacing.
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How is CivicsSchool organized? Is student progress saved?
The Grades 6–8 series includes 8 modules, 16 chapters, and 100+ lessons, using a consistent lesson sequence that helps students prepare, learn, apply, and demonstrate understanding. Because it's self-paced, students can pause a lesson and return to it later.
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How does CivicsSchool align with standards?
CivicsSchool is designed around core civics and social studies concepts common across all state standards, including founding principles, the Constitution, government branches, rights, responsibilities, American history, and civic participation.
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Is there a cost, and where can I get help?
Participating pilot schools, districts, and students receive CivicsSchool access at no cost. 🆘 For questions, start with the CivicsSchool teacher resources on this page or email [email protected] — We look forward to working with participating schools and districts to provide implementation and technical support.
Coming Soon!
We are working to bring you more great curriculum for students and educators. Click on any curriculum bundle to learn more.
Tell Us What You Think
Congrats! You're one of the first educators to use CivicsSchool. In its pilot year, we need all the feedback we can get to make improvements that matter for teachers like you. We want to know what you think — the good, the confusing, and your suggestions for improvement. You're welcome to complete this form as many times as you'd like throughout the pilot, whenever something comes up.