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WHY DID CLEAN ELECTIONS DEVELOP THE CIVICS CLASSROOM CURRICULUM?

Citizens Clean Elections Commission (CCEC), in partnership with expert curriculum writers, puts forth the Civics Classroom Curriculum as part of Clean Elections youth voter education and outreach initiative. The effort aims to educate the next generation of voters about every aspect of the political process and to inspire participation in voting. The curriculum is one prong of the youth voter initiative, which encourages young people to activate their political power.

Benefits of the Civic Classroom Curriculum

Icon of a Graduation Cap Adheres to Arizona’s classroom teaching standards
Icon of a School Building Unique lesson plans for different grades, from 4th-12th
Icon of Books Applicable within more than one subject
Icon of an Owl Designed with teachers in mind
Icon of an Hourglass Designed to fit within a typical classroom period
Icon of Hands Engaging for students


Below you can find the lesson plans for the grade(s) you teach. We offer three (3) distinct curriculum sets for elementary grades 4-6, middle school and high school. Each curriculum comes complete with homework options, an integrated states standards summary, and student friendly objectives. View and download the curriculum to use in your classroom.



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Civics Classroom Curriculum for High School Grades 9-12

This curriculum is designed for any level of high school student and can be used in History, Civics, Government or English classrooms. The lesson plans offer engaging and interactive ways for students to conceptualize and grasp the importance of the voting process and how crucial participation is to a functioning democracy that represents the people.


Lesson Plans Included

  • Civil Discourse

  • Election Security

  • Lesson Plan One: Voter Apathy or Voter Efficacy?

  • Lesson Plan Two: Research and Information Literacy Skills: Finding and Evaluating the Credibility of Websites and Media

  • Lesson Plan Three: Get Out the Vote

  • Lesson Plan Three: Get Out the Vote - Worksheet

  • Lesson Plan Four: The Other Side of the Election: Your Government(s) and You!

  • Lesson Plan Four: The Other Side of the Election Student Research Packet

  • Lesson Plan Five: Real-Life Election Issues of Importance to You and Your Family

  • Searching and Evaluating Web Resources Tip Sheet

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Civics Classroom Curriculum for Middle School Grades 7-8

This curriculum offers lesson plans for middle school classrooms. The activities provide engaging and interactive ways for students to conceptualize and grasp the importance of the voting process and how crucial participation is to a functioning democracy that represents the people.


Lesson Plans Included

  • Civil Discourse

  • Election Security

  • Lesson Plan One: Your Right is to Vote

  • Lesson Plan Two: Research and Information Literacy Skills: Find and Evaluating the Credibility of Websites and Media

  • Lesson Plan Three: The Three Branches of the Federal Government and their Checks and Balances

  • Lesson Plan Three: Roles of Responsibilities of Elected Officials Student Research Packet

  • Lesson Plan Four: Who are You Voting For and What Do They Do?

  • Lesson Plan Four: Who are You Voting For and What Do They Do? - Student Study Guide for Our State and Local Elected Officials

  • Lesson Plan Five: The Basics on How Political Campaigns are Funded and Discovering Your Civics "Speciality"

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Civics Classroom Curriculum for Elementary Grades 4-6

This curriculum offers lesson plans for elementary school grade 4-6 classrooms. The activities provide engaging and interactive ways for students to conceptualize and grasp the importance of the voting process and how crucial participation is to a functioning democracy that represents the people.


Lesson Plans Included

  • Civil Discourse

  • Lesson Plan One: How Do I Register to Vote?

  • Lesson Plan Two: Research and Information Literacy Skills: Finding and Evaluating the Credibility of Websites and Media

  • Lesson Plan Three: Your Federal Government and You: Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches

  • Lesson Plan Four: Your State Government and You

  • Lesson Plan Four: Your State Government and You - Worksheet

  • Lesson Plan Five: What is a Democracy?

  • Lesson Plan Five: What is a Democracy? - Community Service Ballot

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CIVIC STORYTELLING SERIES

Clean Elections, in partnership with the Civic Education & Community Engagement Committee (CE2), spent time with local community leaders to learn what inspired them to be civically engaged and give back to their community. This diverse group of leaders shared their civic autobiography and/or read their favorite story in an effort to inspire and educate students about civic engagement. These videos were developed specifically for educators and students to experience in the classroom.

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