I Civics and Civic Education

iCivics is an educational platform that teaches American democracy through online role-playing games. It reaches over 6 million students and 60,000 teachers across the U.S. The platform offers games, lesson plans, and simulations covering government, politics, and economics. iCivics emphasizes critical thinking and adapts to modern educational needs, especially as civic education funding declines. It provides 20 online games and 120 lesson plans, aligned with educational standards, and partners with organizations like Electronic Arts to enhance learning. iCivics aims to make civic education engaging and accessible from elementary to high school.

What is the primary focus of I Civics?

• Offering language arts resources

• Educating about American democracy

• Providing science simulations

• Teaching mathematics through games

How many registered teachers use I Civics resources?

• Over 30,000

• Over 10,000

• Over 60,000

• Over 100,000

What challenge is highlighted regarding civic education?

• Difficulty in understanding content

• Overabundance of resources

• Reduction in funding and graduation requirements

• Lack of interest among students

Which game allows students to experience the role of a president?

• Win the White House

• Do I Have a Right?

• Executive Command

• Cast Your Vote

What is the purpose of the game 'Do I Have a Right?'?

• To explore state government functions

• To simulate economic policies

• To hire lawyers to defend individual rights

• To teach about presidential responsibilities

How many online video games has I Civics published?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

What is a key feature of I Civics' lesson plans?

• They are only for high school students

• They are standards aligned

• They require no teacher involvement

• They focus solely on economics

Who is I Civics partnering with for game data analysis?

• Google

• Microsoft

• Electronic Arts

• Apple

What is the goal of the partnership with Electronic Arts?

• To expand to international markets

• To provide real-time feedback to teachers

• To develop mobile applications

• To create new games

What is the ultimate aim of I Civics as a digital resource?

• To replace traditional textbooks

• To be a comprehensive civic education resource

• To focus on elementary education only

• To offer free resources to all schools