Homeschool Government & Civics Curriculum

Teach your homeschooled students about the history and function of the U.S. government with civics curriculum, texts, and resources that cover the branches of government, the presidency, elections, founding documents, and more.

For Which We Stand

It's important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change.

This entertaining guide answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the branches of the government? What is the Electoral College? What are the political parties? What are the different responsibilities of the city, state, and federal governments?

Plus, students will discover the complete backstory on some of our government's most important moments, like why we wrote the Declaration of Independence, and how people since then have worked with -- and protested against -- the government to improve the lives of all Americans.

Each spread features a mix of black-and-white and full-color art, including infographics, charts, maps, political caricatures, and other engaging visual elements that will be fun and easy for kids to understand.

176 pages, softcover. Ages 8-12.

Scholastic Books

  1. The Congress of the United States
    Christine Taylor-Butler
    Charlesbridge / 2008 / Trade Paperback
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  2. The Declaration of Independence
    Elaine Landau
    Children's Press / 2008 / Trade Paperback
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  3. The Constitution of the United  States
    Christine Taylor-Butler
    Children's Press / 2008 / Trade Paperback
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Government by Topic

Government Curriculum

Constitutional Literacy DVD Course

The Constitution is the cornerstone for American freedoms. In this DVD course, high school students will examine the history, weight, and importance of this unique document. Lectures cover its creation, the powers it grants, the second amendment, due process, international law, commerce and general welfare clauses, and more. Run time of 8 hours, 20 minutes in 25 episodes on 5 DVDs. Combine with the 352-page workbook to turn the DVD series into a full high-school level course. Grades 9 - 12.

  1. Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?  7th Edition
    Richard J. Maybury
    Bluestocking Press / 2015 / Trade Paperback
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  2. A Bluestocking Guide: Economics 5th  Edition
    Jane A. Williams
    Bluestocking Press / Trade Paperback
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    5 out of 5 stars for A Bluestocking Guide: Economics 5th Edition. View reviews of this product. 2 Reviews
  3. Whatever Happened to Justice? An  Uncle Eric Book, Revised Edition
  4. Bluestocking Guide: Justice
    Kathryn Daniels
    Bluestocking Press / Trade Paperback
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Government DVDs

Government AP Exam & Study Prep

  1. Light Speed U.S. Gov & Politics AP  Exam Prep DVD
    Cerebellum Corporation / DVD
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  2. Painless American Government
    Jeffrey Strausser
    Barrons Educational Services / 2004 / Trade Paperback
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    4 out of 5 stars for Painless American Government. View reviews of this product. 6 Reviews
  3. The Everything American Government  Book
    Nick Ragone
    Adams Media / 2004 / Trade Paperback
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    4.5 out of 5 stars for The Everything American Government Book. View reviews of this product. 3 Reviews
  4. United States Government/Civics  SparkCharts
    SparkNotes
    SparkCharts / 2014 / Other
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More Resources

  1. How America Works                                                              Understanding Your Government and How You Can Get Involved
    Scholastic Teaching / 2020 / Trade Paperback
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  2. We the People
    Peter Spier
    Houghton Mifflin Harcourt / 2020 / Trade Paperback
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  3. U.S. Government
    Julia Garstecki
    Knopf Books for Young Readers / 2020 / Hardcover
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  4. You Call This Democracy?: How to Fix  Our Government and Deliver Power to the People
    Elizabeth Rusch
    Books for Young Readers / 2020 / Trade Paperback
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Biographies

  1. James Madison and the Making of the  United States - PDF Download [Download]This is a digital download product
    Torrey Maloof
    Teacher Created Materials / 2017 / PDF Download
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  2. Thomas Sowell: A Self-Made Man
    Heroes of Liberty / 2021 / Hardcover
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  3. Ronald Reagan: It's Morning in  America
    Heroes of Liberty / 2021 / Hardcover
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  4. Alexander Hamilton: From Immigrant  Boy to Founding Father
    Heroes of Liberty / 2022 / Hardcover
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History of Religious Liberty (High School)