Young scholars discuss the issues of immigrants who overstay their legal welcome. They explore the recent changes in immigration registration, and participate in a roundtable discussion.

Tenth graders compare the European Union to the Canadian Federation. In this governing bodies instructional activity, 10th graders compare the structures of the 2 political organizations as they complete the provided handouts and graphic...

In this fractured facts for civics worksheet, 9th graders correct 24 sentences by replacing certain phrases if they are incorrect, but not all need to be corrected, answers are included.

Eighth graders identify how to be responsible citizens. For this civics lesson, 8th graders review websites of congressional members and then create questionnaires about the responsibilities of citizens.

Learners consider the significance of selected American documents. In this civics lesson, students analyze excerpts of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

Students examine the freedoms and rights guaranteed by the First Amendment. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students review court cases and create a collage that require them to consider the right they are guaranteed by the First Amendment.

Students explore the Star-Spangled Banner. In this civics lesson, students read the lyrics of the song as well as a handout that details its creation. Students respond to discussion questions from the handout.

Students explore the Declaration of Independence. In this civics lesson, students read handouts regarding the document as well as the document itself. Students respond to discussion questions regarding the handout. Students then...

Students investigate the history of the United States flag. In this civics instructional activity, students read handouts regarding the flag and its history. Students also read and discuss the Federal Flag Code.

Students explore the meaning of the American's Creed. In this civics instructional activity, students examine the creed, define related vocabulary words, and write their own creeds.

Students explore the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. In this civics lesson, students examine the document, define related vocabulary words, and rewrite it in their words.

Students consider what it means to be politically involved. In this civics lesson, students discuss voting as a privilege or right. Students also discuss how they may be able to effect social change through political involvement.

In this civics review for grade 3 worksheet, 3rd graders answer 25 multiple choice questions about U.S. government in standardized test format.

Students explore the role of state government. In this civics lesson, students play an online game that requires them to consider the needs of state residents and the structure of state government.

Students examine the history of the black press. In this media awareness lesson, students watch videos and conduct research regarding the history of the black press in America. Students explore media careers as they read provided...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this citizenship lesson, students collaborate to compile a list of the top ten traits of good citizens. Students then discuss random acts of kindness and create a plan to share kindness...

Learners discover ways to be active citizens. In this civics lesson, students prepare for student body elections by creating election materials an writing manifestos. Learners also consider offering their services to local organizations...

Seventh graders identify a political cartoon and analyze a pre-Revolutionary War political cartoon. In this political cartoon activity, 7th graders discuss cartoons and the historical beginnings of American politics using a PowerPoint...

Students explore privacy rights. In this civics instructional activity, students investigate the pros and cons of proposed national identification cards as they explore provided Internet links. Students write position papers pertaining...

High schoolers explore democratic practices in China. For this global studies lesson, students compare and contrast democratic values of the Chinese government with the American government. High schoolers read provided articles and...

Eleventh graders explore the roles of civic participants.  In this Social Studies activity, 11th graders discover the level of what he/she has access to and/or possess.  Students create pie charts on their goals.

Learners explore rights of their clients. For this constitutional law lesson, students play an online game that requires them to review individual cases in order to determine the rights their clients have.

Young scholars study community organizations and learn about the types of power used to create change. In this community study lesson, students learn about the three sectors at work in a community, public, non profit, and private....

Students explore American freedom, unity, progress, and responsibility. In this American history lesson, students discuss what it means to be an American as they reflect on contributions of noteworthy Americans and write a composition...