Resources for Educators

Resource Kit for Teachers

The Washington State Historical Society presents a curated set of databases, collections, primary and secondary source documents and ephemera, and classroom activities on four topics: Pacific Northwest Treaties, the Washington State Constitution, the Revolutionary War, and the Declaration of Independence.

America's Field Trip

America’s Field Trip is a national contest for students in grades 3–12 to share what America means to them through writing or artwork with the chance to earn a field trip experience at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks. Students are asked to submit a response to the contest’s prompt: “What does America mean to you?”

Civic Learning Council K-5 Project

The Civic Learning Council (CLC), in collaboration with the Washington State Council for the Social Studies, has developed a classroom project to support elementary school teachers and students in learning about the founding of the nation and making connections to their own community’s local history.

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Civics and You! Energizing Young Voters

The Seattle League of Women Voters has developed an interactive civics experience to inform and engage youth in our democracy. The lessons are free and designed for middle or high school teachers (grades 6 - 12) to enhance their civics instruction with interactive learning experiences that inform and inspire their students' participation in our democracy.

My America 2026

My America is a free, youth-driven art and civic engagement campaign to honor our past, reflect on our present, and inspire the future. It invites young people to reflect on what being American means today by creating a large mosaic of an American flag made up of thousands of individual fabric tiles with messages, drawings, and poems.

Media Literacy Resources for Classrooms

C-Span Classroom

C-SPAN is launching an 18-month initiative featuring historical programming, expert analysis, and nationwide coverage of commemorations. The project will explore key documents, sites, and events from the nation’s past while inviting audiences to share reflections through call-ins and social media.

National Civics Bee

The National Civics Bee is an annual competition that inspires young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. It is a nonpartisan initiative to enhance civic literacy, skills, and participation open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in participating states. Entry is free and open to public, private, charter, and homeschool students alike.