American gov't, Civics etc...painless and fun way to learn about it?

[sadiegirl]

Okay, need workbooks, websites that will encourage my boys to learn about American government, civics, etc. They are grades 7th and 8th and we haven't touched much on either. History is our interest and we finished the last book in Joy Hakim's The History of US as well. Also, we are finishing up the last lesson in our geography book so I thought we would take this semester and focus on civics, gov't, etc. I hated these subjects in school(thirty years ago!) so I am hoping someone has found a fun way to learn about them!

thanks for input!

[laughing lioness]

Check out TeenPact www.teenpact.com/

[Sophia]

I second Teenpact.

 

Ds ran for Governor today during his session at the Capitol!

 

 

 

He lost.....:tongue_smilie:

 

But he is greatly enjoying his week there and learning a lot :001_smile:

[Laurie]

http://bensguide.gpo.gov//

[Jen in PA]

I found great materials here when I taught a class on the Constitution for our co-op last year.

[Peek a Boo]

gotta plug taking them to city/county meetings. we have learned more about our local community and discussed WHY authorities/reps can and can't do certain things, and sought precedence elsewhere in history. They give speeches about what they learn to city council and make quite an impact.

 

I have teenpact down as a resource later too. :)