- Columbus City Schools
- Social Studies
Social Studies & Civic Education Student Programs
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With the permission of a building principal, teachers and students may participate in the programs below. Contact the Social Studies Office regarding funding support.
Ohio Center for Law-Related Education
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OCLRE provides programs focused on imparting practical law-related information to students and teachers, developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills for students, and providing positive engagement between students and the community.
- Mock Trial (Middle School)
- Mock Trial (High School) Note: A CCS supplemental contract is available for High School Mock Trial Advisors.
- Moot Court (High School)
- Project Citizen (Grades 5-12)
- We the People (Middle and High School)
- Youth for Justice (Grades 4-9)
Ohio History Connection
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Ohio History Connection inspires learners to be curious and use the tools of history to become change-makers. Programs and resources include:
- Ohio History Day (Grades 4-12)
- Virtual Learning Experiences (Grades K-12)
- Museum in a Box (Grades K-8)
- Activities & Lesson Plans (Elementary, Middle, & High School
Email education@ohiohistory.org with any questions.
YMCA Youth & Government
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The Ohio YMCA's Youth & Government Program enhances development of the American democratic process for young people through participatory training in the theory and practice of the Ohio state government. Students learn about the legislative process, how to write and research bills, and how to participate in elections. Their work culminates in teens serving as delegates at their state conference, debating bills on the floor of the legislature.
Constitutional Rights Foundation Civic Action Project
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Civic Action Project (CAP) is a project-based learning model for civics and government courses. It offers a practicum for high school students in effective and engaged citizenship and uses blended learning to engage students in civic activities both in and out of the traditional U.S. government classroom. The CAP model is based on the work of the Columbus Annenberg Civic Education Initiative. (High School)
See Kids Dream
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The driving principle of See Kids Dream’s service-learning programs is that students are empowered to decide how to help. Student leaders collect input on where the community can use the most help, uncover community needs through research, and then take action to meet those needs.
Law and Leadership
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The Law and Leadership Institute inspires and prepares students from underserved communities for post-secondary and professional success through a comprehensive four-year academic program in law, leadership, analytical thinking, problem-solving, writing skills and professionalism. (Grades 8-9)
