Civics Education
K-12 curriculum resources for teaching civics using real government data from CIV.IQ
All lessons align with NCSS C3 Framework standards and use live data from Congress.gov, the FEC, Census Bureau, and other official government sources.
Unit: Who Represents Me?
Every American has people in government who represent them and make decisions on their behalf.
Teacher Resources
Getting Started with CIV.IQ in the Classroom
A comprehensive guide for teachers on using CIV.IQ as a teaching tool, including tips for navigating the platform and integrating it into lessons.
Coming SoonNCSS C3 Framework Alignment Guide
Shows how CIV.IQ lessons align with the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards.
Coming SoonCIV.IQ Quick Reference Card
A one-page reference card showing key CIV.IQ features, navigation paths, and data sources.
Coming SoonElementary Teacher Guide
Focus: Building civic awareness and comfort with government information. Key skills: Navigation, identification, basic comprehension.
Coming SoonElementary Assessment Rubric
A rubric for assessing elementary student understanding of civics concepts taught through CIV.IQ.
Coming SoonFor Educators: These lessons are designed to be flexible and adaptable to your classroom needs. Each lesson includes learning objectives aligned to national standards, hands-on activities using CIV.IQ, discussion questions, and assessment guidelines. All CIV.IQ data is sourced from official government APIs and updated in real-time.