Center on Representative Government at IU

This week in 1782 the Great Seal of the United States of America was used for the first time. CORG is proud to reflect the values symbolized by the Great Seal. Together, we strive for a more informed and engaged citizenry. #CivicEducation #Democracy. Check out some of our programs, newsletters, and free digital interactives for ideas to incorporate into your classroom discussions. #sschat corg.iu.edu/programs/index…

Did you know #ConstitutionDay is also national #voterregistration day? "Dee Mocracy" and CORG staffer Kirk White welcomed Bloomington to a registration event at the Center today.

60 Minute Civics: Meet the #ACEATA Winners tonight The Indiana University #CenterOnRepGov in conjunction with @CivicEducation and the #NEA sponsor the annual  American Civic Education Teacher Award. Join the Center for Civic Education for this free webinar featuring an engaging panel discussion with the 2024 winners! These exceptional educators will share their innovative approaches to teaching civic education, discuss the impact of their work on students and communities, and explore strategies for fostering civic engagement in the classroom. Join us to be inspired by these dedicated educators who are shaping the next generation of informed and active citizens! Learn how to apply to be the next ACETA winner. Registration link: civiced-org.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

On September 13, 1788, the #ConstitutionalConvention authorizes the first federal election resolving that electors in all the states will be appointed on January 7, 1789. Watch "One Vote" and other 60-second animated videos from our Facts of Congress collection: youtu.be/XuwGHlGc4Mk

Why does our #Constitution create a series of #checksandbalances? The #FoundingFathers wanted to ensure a #separationofpowers between the branches of government so no one became too powerful. Students can learn how the three branches—Legislative (makes laws), Executive (enforces laws), and Judicial (interprets laws)—work together to maintain a balanced and fair government in the "Laws and Sausages" unit of the free civics interactive, Engaging Congress youtu.be/nfpGhoEeRTY #civics #democracy #ConstitutionDay

Prepping for #ConstitutionDay? Find useful primary sources in CORG's free interactive #civicsgame Engaging Congress. Engaging Congress is a FREE, fun, interactive game that uses primary sources to explores how representative government works. Leading off with #federalism? Start by clicking on “Play” from the #EngagingCongress homepage, “Choose a Story,” then the “Fair is Not Always Equal” buttons. These #primarysources fulfill most #HistoricalThinking standards: determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas. @PSNTPS @EngagingCongres engagingcongress.org

CORG and the Indiana iEngage team sharing at IU's P-12 summit at the NCAA Hall of Champions. corg.iu.edu/programs/ienga…

Great civics teachers deserve to be recognized! Apply by May 1 for the American #CivicEducation Teacher Award honoring #civiced teachers. Elem and secondary educators teaching about the Constitution, Congress, or public policy start your application today. civiced.org/american-civic…

CORG enjoys a day at the Indiana Bar Foundation – Indiana Civics Summit, 4/11/24, Ivy Tech Conference Center, Indianapolis. #civics corg.iu.edu

April 1866 - The #CivilRightsBill1866 was passed by Congress granting blacks the rights and privileges of U.S. citizenship. Learn about the tenets of representative government: Engaging Congress: Indiana University engagingcongress.org/primary-source…

Registration open! iEngage free civics day camp at #IUColumbus, 6/24-28, for rising 5th-8th graders. Make a difference in your school, neighborhood, and community. Space is limited. Register corg.iu.edu/programs/ienga…: T-shirt, lunches/snacks, wrap-around care/transport. #civicscamp

Registration open! iEngage free civics day camp at #IUColumbus 6/24-28, for rising 5th-8thgraders. Make a difference in your school, neighborhood, community. corg.iu.edu/programs/ienga…. Space is limited. Provided: T-shirt, lunches/snacks, wrap-around care/transport. @bcscschools

Hey #NSTASpring24 interested in helping students solve depressing problems in the news through invention education💡? This is going to be a fun session! Join me Fri., March 22 @ 1:20pm w/ amazing teachers Marty Momsen & Mary Lynn Hess! (plus, fun PBS swag :-) #InventEd

#USHistory, On March 22, 1765, Britain's Parliament passed the #StampAct, the first internal tax on American colonies. Lead a digital inquiry of the colonists' response through the eyes of an artist using #EngagingCongress #PrimarySources. engagingcongress.org/primary-source… #sschat #edchat

Women’s History Month: March ‘72, US Senate passes the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), a milestone in gender equality. Learn about rights & representative government teaching with tinyurl.com/2tcjwhsp #EngagingCongress #primarysources @TeachingLC @PSNTPS @CivicsRenewal

Elizabeth R. Osborn, CORG’s education director speaks about CORG’s mission at the 2024 NCHE Conference, Cleveland. Dr. Osborn presented 3 times, focusing on collaborations between organizations providing primary source-based civics materials at no cost. @TeachingLC @PSNTPS @NCHE

Celebratin Women’s History Month! Engaging Congress’ tinyurl.com/2kya5sz2 explores the battle waged by women and other groups to secure their right to vote. The unit includes both a short video and six primary sources to analyze with your students. @TeachingLC @PSNTPS #Civics

Need a final exploration topic for Black History Month? Check out this video from Freedom Summer 1964 to prompt classroom discussion on the legacy of the Civil Rights Act of 1965. youtu.be/1tqeaIl4UcY?si…

Calling all Indiana teachers! Attend our PD June 23 to support your civics instruction! Includes PD points and a stipend! corg.iu.edu/news-events/_e…