Civic education has been pushed to the back burner over the years with a higher focus on subject areas like Math, Science, and ELA. Ensuring students receive a high-quality civics education has not been a high priority for many schools, and one of the problems is that textbooks are not adequate for teaching civic skills. Studies show that teachers need to take a holistic approach to teaching civics (The Six Proven Practices of Effective Civic Learning). It's not just about te

Teaching government and civics vocabulary can be challenging because students are often expected to understand a large number of similar-sounding terms. That's why I created this printable poster set with 24 different forms of government. Print these posters and display them on a bulletin board or create a word wall or banner across your room. You can also change your printer settings and print the pages at half-size or enlarge for a larger anchor chart. One option is to prin