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"iCivics prepares young Americans to become knowledgeable, engaged 21st century citizens by creating free and innovative educational materials. In 2009, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor founded iCivics to reverse Americans' declining civic knowledge and participation. Securing our democracy, she realized, requires teaching the next generation to understand and respect our system of governance. Today iCivics comprises not just our board and staff, but also a national leadership team of state supreme court justices, secretaries of state, and educational leaders and a network of committed volunteers. Together, we are committed to passing along our legacy of democracy to the next generation."

Excellent post on what should be taught as part of info literacy

lifelong skills that should be taught in the library. It isn't just about research. This post isn't just meant to be read by librarians. Really good info for all subject areas.

Ways educators can help students understand, create and preserve liberty by pursuing a connected 'general knowledge' as described by John Adams.

"iCivics is a non-profit organization dedicated to reinvigorating civic learning through interactive and engaging learning resources. Our educational resources empower teachers and prepare the next generation of students to become knowledgeable and engaged citizens. Founded and led by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, iCivics provides students with the tools they need for active participation and democratic action, and teachers with the materials and support to achieve this. Our free resources include print-and-go lesson plans, award-winning games, and digital interactives. The iCivics games place students in different civic roles and give them agency to address real-world problems and issues. They are rooted in clear learning objectives and integrated with lesson plans and support materials. iCivics curriculum is grouped into topical units that align to state and Common Core standards. "

RT @ktenkely: How Tru could be huge for education- building credibility on web, digital footprints "Revealing the veracity of information through credibility HowTru enables you to share your knowledge and expertise with the crowd, working together to measure the accuracy of news, blogs and more."

New site- the wikipedia of website veracity. Could have lots of use in a class

"For years, magazines and newspapers have used photo galleries to tell stories. Photos can build emotion, provide information, encourage a specific action and create great questions. We can have our kids do the same thing by asking them to create Five Photo Stories. It seems like a great way for kids to activate prior knowledge, review information, learn new content or practice summarizing. It's basically an all-purpose graphic organizer! "

Check this lesson out.

Moving students to think and act like experts

Leveraging the power of students in the classroom.