Civics discussion topics for the classroom

Holding class discussions on politics can help enhance students’ political awareness and civic literacy, cultivating vital skills for 21st-century learners. With this collection of thought-provoking political discussion topics, you can easily integrate civics class discussion activities into your lessons across curricula!

Many of these civics discussion topics are already available at the click of a button in our comprehensive Topic Library — or you can take inspiration from this list and customize your own discussion. Best of all, as Kialo Edu is completely free and always will be, try using it and see how you can have engaging, online class discussions with your students today!

Civics discussion topics on civic participation

Civics discussion topics on civil liberties and rights 

Civics discussion topics on educational systems and policies

Civics discussion topics on government systems

Civics discussion topics on legal and justice systems

Civics discussion topics on economic policies

Civics discussion topics on environmental issues and sustainability

Civics discussion topics on international affairs

Civics discussion topics on media and communication

Civics discussion topics on security and defense policies

Civics discussion topics on public health and safety

Civics discussion topics on religious issues

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