Cool tool: iCivics.org

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1. COOL TOOL : Presentation By Katherine Thompson iCivics.org

2. What is iCivics.org? A non-profit organization to renew civic educational learning through digital media. Founded in 2009 by Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor . Their Mission: To prepare young Americans for active and intelligent citizenship.

3. S TRENGTHS W EAKNESSES O PPORTUNITIES T HREATS Strengths: It’s free Lessons aligned by state standards They offer lesson plans, web quests, games, a drafting board and DBquest Easy navigation No personally identifiable information is used on the site.

4. S TRENGTHS W EAKNESSES O PPORTUNITIES T HREATS Weaknesses: Lessons could be more challenging.

5. S TRENGTHS W EAKNESSES O PPORTUNITIES T HREATS Opportunities: Set up a virtual classroom Most materials can be printed as class sets and do not require students to have computer access Keep track of student learning with assignment, tracking, and reporting tools.

6. S TRENGTHS W EAKNESSES O PPORTUNITIES T HREATS Threats: The website makes no representation, warranty or guarantee that their site is protected from viruses, security threats or other vulnerabilities or that your information will always be secure.

7. Game Page: icivics.org http :// icivics.org/games