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C3
297 aligned lessons

C3 Framework.

Published by National Council for the Social Studies. Indexed at Principle as 310 active standards across 6 domains.

Framework details
PublisherNational Council for the Social Studies
Grade bands3-5 · 6-8 · 9-12 · K-12 · K-2
Domains6
Root standards254
Sub-standards56
Principle lessons297
The framework at a glance

6 domains. Distribution across published standards.

History
7424%
Economics
7324%
Civics
7023%
Geography
6019%
Inquiry
299%
Taking Informed Action
41%
Top standards

The 9 standards with the most Principle coverage.

CodeStandardGradeLessons aligned
C3.D2.Civ.1.9-12
Institutional Powers Across Levels
9-12
60100% rel.
C3.D2.Civ.13.9-12
Evaluate Public Policies in Terms of Intended/Unintended Outcomes
9-12
5388% rel.
C3.D2.Civ.2.9-12
Analyze Role of Citizens in U.S. Political System
9-12
2948% rel.
C3.D2.Civ.5.9-12
Evaluate Institutions' Effectiveness in Addressing Political Problems
9-12
2948% rel.
C3.D2.Civ.3.9-12
Analyze Impact on National and International Order
9-12
2440% rel.
C3.D2.Civ.6.9-12
Government-Society Relationships
9-12
2338% rel.
C3.D2.Civ.12.9-12
Majority Rule with Protections
9-12
1728% rel.
C3.D2.Civ.14.9-12
Analyze Historical/Contemporary Means of Changing Societies and Protecting Rights
9-12
1728% rel.
C3.D2.Civ.4.9-12
Democracy and Participation
9-12
1525% rel.
Principle content that aligns

297 lessons cite C3. Top 6 shown.

LessonCategoryAlignmentCoverage
What Presidents Can Actually Do
concept
6 min · beginner
primary
92%comprehensive
First Amendment: Speech Religion and Press
rule of law · constitutional provisions · Bill of Rights introduction
mechanism
7 min · beginner
aligned
75%moderate
Executive Orders: Governing Without Congress
mechanism
7 min · beginner
primary
92%comprehensive
The Cabinet and Executive Departments
mechanism
6 min · intermediate
primary
92%comprehensive
The Constitution: America's Rulebook
concept
6 min · beginner
aligned
75%moderate
Article I: The Legislative Branch
mechanism
7 min · beginner
aligned
75%moderate
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