US Census Bureau “Census in Schools”
Lesson plans, maps, teaching guides, and other informational materials to help teachers and students learn about the importance of the Census – visit http://www.census.gov/schools/  

Redistricting Information and Resources
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) - http://www.ncsl.org/Default.aspx?TabID=746&tabs=1116,115,786#786 

Redistricting Game - The Redistricting Game allows players to experience the realities of one of the most important (yet least understood) aspects of our political system.  Go to www.redistrictinggame.org 

60-Second Civics
The Center for Civic Education is pleased to announce 60-Second Civics, a new daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation’s government, the U.S. Constitution, and American history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the constitutional issues behind the headlines, and the people and ideas that formed our nation’s history and government.  
 
How much do you know about American civics, history, and government? Listen to the 60-Second Civics podcast, then test your knowledge by visiting the Center's homepage to take the Daily Civics Quiz. 
 
To subscribe to 60-Second Civics, visit www.civiced.org. You can also find 60-Second Civics at iTunes or Podcast Alley.

The Library of Congress "Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Direct
The Library of Congress has an online resource for educators – “Teaching with Primary Sources Direct.” TPS Direct enables educators to integrate primary sources into their classrooms by creating customized lesson plans based on documents and artifacts from the Library’s extensive collections. Applicable across grade levels and content areas, this project allows educators to search the TPS database for content-rich activities.  

Visit http://www.loc.gov/teachers/professionaldevelopment/tpsdirect/ and http://www.loc.gov/teachers/ 

You Rule!

The National Conference for State Legislatures has developed a video entitled You Rule. Join four students, in this educational 18-minute video for middle and high school students, as they discover how, in American democracy, citizens really do rule and young people have a voice.
NCSL Trust for Representative Democracy Program: America's Legislators Back to School Program Materials

The Five Freedoms Project
The Five Freedoms Project is a national organization that equips local school leaders with the leadership development, coaching and support they need to address two of America’s greatest challenges – improving the performance of our public schools, and strengthening the quality of our civic discourse – at the same time.  Launched in 2008 with the support of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Five Freedoms Project was founded on the belief that America’s young people need educators who can do more than raise test scores; they need leaders who spark student learning by creating schools in which everyone has voice, value and visibility.  To learn more about the Five Freedoms Project visit www.fivefreedoms.org.

Ohio Statehouse Museum
Visit the 15,000 square foot Ohio Statehouse Museum!

The exhibits at the Ohio Statehouse shine a light on the history of the great edifice, its symbolic meaning and its vital historic and ongoing connections to the daily lives of Ohioans.  The exhibits welcome visitors and invite them to participate in its ongoing legacy.   

Address:
Ohio Statehouse
Broad & Third Streets
Columbus, OH  43215
Toll-free phone: 888-644-6123
For general information, e-mail: visitors@csrab.state.oh.us

INFOhio - The Information Network for Ohio Schools
INFOhio, a virtual K-12 library, transforms teaching and learning by connecting education resources with the power of information technology: www.infohio.org

Websites for interactive lessons and activities to teach students of all ages about the U.S. Constitution and branches of government:

Newseum
Visit the world's most interactive museum at http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/flash/default.asp  

Other organizations and links of interest:
Ohio Social Studies Resource Center - www.ossrc.org
Ohio Historical Society - www.ohiohistory.org
Ohio Secretary of State - www.sos.state.oh.us
Ohio Council for Social Studies - www.ocss.org
Constitutional Rights Foundation - www.crf-usa.org
Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago - www.crfc.org
Street Law - www.streetlaw.org
Tolerance.org - www.tolerance.org
Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management - www.disputeresolution.ohio.gov

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If you have questions about or submissions for OCLRE Teacher Tracks, please contact Kate Strickland at KStrickland@oclre.org