Civics

CIVICS helps 5th-8th grade teachers in the classroom by bringing Harvard undergraduates to work with school children to better understand the U.S. government and to critically think about their rights and responsibilities as citizens. We show students that they can and should play an active role in government because it directly affects their lives.

CIVICS is staffed, organized, and run by Harvard undergraduates. Volunteers work in teams of two or three to present the curriculum through a combination of discussions and hands-on activities. Each undergraduate team typically teaches one class per week for seven weeks each semester. Most classes last 45 minutes to 1 hour.

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• For Student Volunteers

  Information for students participating in the Civics program. More

• FAQ

  Frequently Asked Questions about the Civics program. More

• Contact Civics

  How to get in touch More

• Civics Teachers

  A brief introduction to each of the Civics teachers/volunteers. More

• Civics Leadership

  A brief introduction to the Civics team. More

• About Civics

  A comprehensive description of the Civics program. More