Civics
Rules, rights and how a country runs — civics is how we live together. Explain it to understand it.
What you'll teach · pick a grade
5 knowledge points in Grade 3
What Government DoesGovernment is the team that makes laws, keeps people safe, and runs shared services — explain the big jobs a government has.Teach it →Mayor and City CouncilTowns and cities have their own leaders — explain what a mayor does and how a city council makes local decisions.Teach it →Taxes and Public ServicesLibraries, roads, parks, and fire trucks aren't free — explain how taxes collect a little from everyone to pay for things we all share.Teach it →Rights of the PeopleRights are freedoms that belong to every person — explain what it means to have the right to speak, learn, and be treated fairly.Teach it →Responsibilities of CitizensRights come with responsibilities — explain why citizens must follow laws, tell the truth, and respect other people's rights too.Teach it →
The road ahead · grade ladder
Pick a grade · difficulty climbs 1 → 12
Civics across the grades
Grade 6Middle school
How laws are made · the Bill of Rights