Teaching Civics Today: The iCivics Approach to Classroom Innovation and Student Engagement
Item 127116
Grade K-12
ISBN 9781087650180
Language English
Learn how to teach civics in today's classrooms! This professional book written by John Larmer explores key civics topics and offers strategies for incorporating civics into social studies instruction.
Teaching Civics Today: The iCivics Approach to Classroom Innovation and Student Engagement
- Explains why civic education is important
- Supports teachers by outlining best practices for civics instruction
- Helps teachers integrate literacy and civics
- Includes examples of lessons and projects
Developed in partnership with iCivics, this professional resource shows teachers how to bring civics into their social studies classrooms in an engaging, meaningful way. This book provides teaching strategies that build content knowledge, develop 21st century skills, and engage students in practice and action. Whether used with the exciting iCivics Readers or by itself, this resource is the perfect tool to help teachers develop tomorrow's leaders today by guiding students to understand the value of civic engagement.
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