Hand Graphic Organizer (1-5)

This graphic organizer comes in handy for remembering key terms, making connections, and working in small groups to share ideas. Use our lab version for the entire class to print one for photocopying, or have your students draw their own using their hand!

(Lab Version | Classroom Version)

Fortune Teller (1-5)

Finally, a way to use fortune tellers in the classroom! Use our democracy it is! Fortune Teller to discuss key terms, make connections, or just for fun! Print our example for just one of many ways to use this fun classroom aide.

(Lab Version | Classroom Version | Sample Fortune Teller)

Poem Translator (any grade level)

A flash-driven poem translator, with nine language translations to the democracy it is! poem. Instructions: Click on any of the buttons to the left to play the democracy it is! poem in the language of your choosing.

Click to play!

Download the democracy it is! poster -- English (PDF)

Project Communication Planner (1-5)

Have an idea for civic participation but don't know how to get there from here? Use our Project Communication Planner to outline your project, organize your ideas, determine your audience, and take action!

Freeze Frame (6-10)

Using the Freeze Frame activity will help your students make meaningful connections between concepts shown in various documentary segments
of democracy it is!

How to Write a Business Letter (6-10)

It’s your right to be heard! Writing a letter or email is the next best thing next to a phone call. It allows you one of the fundamental rights available in a democracy, the right to free speech in government ruled by the people!

Picture Warehouse (any grade level)

The Picture Warehouse contains stills from our series for use with any of our activities that require images, such as the Freeze Frame activity.