Civic Nebraska provides Nebraska educators with high-quality educational and service-learning opportunities. Our curricula and materials follow state standards and are replicable for use in any setting.
When in Doubt, Vote
Mr. Levi leads a voting simulation
Arthur’s Park Game
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Citizenship Coloring Book Pages
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Voting Practice
Practice voting for almost anything here
When in Doubt, Vote
Mr. Levi leads a voting simulation
Arthur’s Park Game
Find text here
Citizenship Coloring Book Pages
Find printable pages here
Immigration Nation
Play a game that shows how to become a citizen
Voting Practice
Practice voting for almost anything here
Asian Community and Culture Center
A community conversation with the Asian Center staff
Arthur’s Park Game
Find text here
Citizenship Coloring Book Pages
Find printable pages here
Immigration Nation
Play a game that shows how to become a citizen
We the Young People
Interviews with/about the impact of young voters
Free Speech vs. Hate Speech
Are there limits to provocative speech on campuses?
Voting Practice
Practice voting for almost anything here
Asian Community and Culture Center
A community conversation with the Asian Center staff
Taking Action for a Clean Environment
Interactive lesson on environmentalism
Looking at Ferguson
Have a productive conversation about race and Ferguson
We the Young People
Interviews with/about the impact of young voters
Free Speech vs. Hate Speech
Are there limits to provocative speech on campuses?
Voting Practice
Practice voting for almost anything here
Lillian’s Right to Vote
Listen to a book on voting rights read by Ernie Chambers
What’s the Big Deal About Elections
Listen to a book about why we vote
Let’s Vote: Bingo
Civics Bingo
One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote
Based on the Dr. Seuss book, we look at voting
Grace for President
A look at women and people of color in the presidency; read by Ernie Chambers
I Voted
A book about the power of voting; read by Daniel Bennett
Lillian’s Right to Vote
Listen to a book on voting rights read by Ernie Chambers
What’s the Big Deal About Elections
Listen to a book about why we vote
Let’s Vote: Bingo
Civics Bingo
One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote
Based on the Dr. Seuss book, we look at voting
Grace for President
A look at women and people of color in the presidency; read by Ernie Chambers
I Voted
A book about the power of voting; read by Daniel Bennett
Branches of Power
Digital game in which students can play all three branches of government
Do I Have a Right?
A digital game to run your own law firm
Cast Your Vote
A digital game to become an informed voter
Voting Practice
Have fun voting on almost anything
Virtual Capitol Experience
Tour the State Capitol and visit all three branches of the state government
Branches of Power
Digital game in which students can play all three branches of government
Do I Have a Right?
A digital game to run your own law firm
Cast Your Vote
A digital game to become an informed voter
Voting Practice
Have fun voting on almost anything
Social Media Influencers Share Voting Advice
Help first-time voters become more informed
Contacting Your Elected Officials
Download tips and advice for engaging your elected officials, including address locators
How Can We Get More People To Vote?
Interviews and conversations with young people about voting
Virtual Capitol Experience
Tour the State Capitol and visit all three branches of the state government
Voting Practice
Complete voting simulation
Muhammad Ali’s Activism and Moral Courage
The heavyweight champion’s story amid the anti-war movement
Founding Mothers
The role of women in the early United States
Social Media Influencers Share Voting Advice
Help first-time voters become more informed
Contacting Your Elected Officials
Download tips and advice for engaging your elected officials, including address locators
How Can We Get More People To Vote?
Interviews and conversations with young people about voting
Beautiful Shades of Brown
An African American artist paints people of all colors
Your Bridge to History
Preston Love Jr. reads his book on African American history
Kid Citizen Community Helpers
Students examine a photo over 100 years ago to find clues of life in 1900
The Hill We Climb
Poetry reading at the Jan. 20, 2021, inauguration of President Biden
Beautiful Shades of Brown
An African American artist paints people of all colors
Your Bridge to History
Preston Love Jr. reads his book on African American history
Ain’t I A Woman?
Iconic speech of Sojourner Truth speaking for women and African Americans
Kid Citizen Community Helpers
Students examine a photo over 100 years ago to find clues of life in 1900
The Hill We Climb
Poetry reading at the Jan. 20, 2021, inauguration of President Biden
Community Service Ideation
Lewis and Clark team member shares tips on helping your community
The Hill We Climb
Poetry reading at the Jan. 20, 2021, inauguration of President Biden
Community Service Ideation
Lewis and Clark team member shares tips on helping your community
The Hill We Climb
Poetry reading at the Jan. 20, 2021, inauguration of President Biden
Our Flags and Their Meanings
A Civic Nebraska team member explains American flags including the Juneteenth flag and our state flag
Meet the Helpers
Find out who to call in your community if you have an emergency
Wacky Laws and Why They Don’t Change
It’s illegal to walk a cow down the street. Find out about strange laws and why we have them
Virtual Capitol Experience
Tour the State Capitol and check in on all three branches of state government
Our Flags and Their Meanings
A Civic Nebraska team member explains American flags including the Juneteenth flag and our state flag
Meet the Helpers
Find out who to call in your community if you have an emergency
Wacky Laws and Why They Don’t Change
It’s illegal to walk a cow down the street. Find out about strange laws and why we have them
Virtual Capitol Experience
Tour the State Capitol and check in on all three branches of state government
Virtual Capitol Experience
Tour the State Capitol and check in on all three branches of state government
Wacky Laws and Why They Don’t Change
It’s illegal to walk a cow down the street. Find out about strange laws and why we have them
Virtual Capitol Experience
Tour the State Capitol and check in on all three branches of state government
Police Reform
Communities of color and the police
Civic Nebraska Headlines
LB535: Need-to-knows about testifying
You can ensure state senators fully understand the costs, complications, and consequences of such a measure.
Family Literacy sees early success at LHS
A new Family Literacy class housed in the Lincoln High after-school Community Learning Center is giving English-language learners a way to learn while bonding with their families.
Celebrate! It’s Global Community Engagement Day
Jan. 28 is Global Community Engagement Day, a time to remind us all that our communities are stronger when we own them together.
A plan for creative placemaking
A grant from the Lincoln Arts Council will enable Collective Impact Lincoln and LUX Center for the Arts to create accessible community art – and strengthen civic fabric – in the capital city’s University Place neighborhood.
Speak up! Voter ID hearing is Feb. 1
Your voice is needed so that committee members fully understand the ramifications of such a measure.
Student voice in civic education: LB225 testimony
On Jan. 23, 2023, Civic Nebraska testified before the Education Committee of the Nebraska Legislature in support of Legislative Bill 225. Here’s our testimony.
