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My Promise
Young scholars define their own civic responsibility and create a PowerPoint presentation about their volunteer efforts. For this civic responsibility lesson, students define the word volunteer and read an article about a volunteer in...
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Our National Documents
Learners consider the significance of selected American documents. For this civics lesson, students analyze excerpts of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
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The American's Creed
Students explore the meaning of the American's Creed. In this civics lesson, students examine the creed, define related vocabulary words, and write their own creeds.
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Citizenship Programme of Study for KS2
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...
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Assignment Discovery Online Curriculum Right to Privacy?
Learners explore privacy rights. In this civics lesson, students investigate the pros and cons of proposed national identification cards as they explore provided Internet links. Learners write position papers pertaining to the...
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Not the Only fish in the Sea
Eleventh graders explore the roles of civic participants. For this Social Studies lesson, 11th graders discover the level of what he/she has access to and/or possess. Students create pie charts on their goals.
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Public Trust
Students discover public trust. In this civics lesson, students explore how to promote public trust as they use their resources to support worthy politicians, athletes, celebrities, and corporations.
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iCivics: State Government
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.
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The United States Flag
Students investigate the history of the United States flag. In this civics lesson, students read handouts regarding the flag and its history. Students also read and discuss the Federal Flag Code.
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The Star-Spangled Banner
Students explore the Star-Spangled Banner. In this civics lesson plan, students read the lyrics of the song as well as a handout that details its creation. Students respond to discussion questions from the handout.
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The Pledge of Allegiance
Students explore the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. In this civics instructional activity, students examine the document, define related vocabulary words, and rewrite it in their words.
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The Declaration of Independence
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...
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Willing to Participate: Political Engagement of Young Adults
Students consider what it means to be politically involved. In this civics instructional activity, students discuss voting as a privilege or right. Students also discuss how they may be able to effect social change through political...
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How Government Works and the Rights of the People
Eighth graders identify how to be responsible citizens. In this civics lesson, 8th graders review websites of congressional members and then create questionnaires about the responsibilities of citizens.
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The League
Middle schoolers explore the concept of civic virtue in a democratic state. In this democracy lesson, students listen to John F. Kennedy's inaugural speech, read selections on democracy, and discuss the importance of civic rights and...
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What Would Moses, Jesus, Krishna Say?
Ninth graders explore different faith traditions. In this US History lesson plan, 9th graders compare and contrast different religions. Students evaluate the relevancy of the civic behavior as described by religious leaders.
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Service Learning
Young scholars view video clips to define service learning. In this civics lesson, students read quotes, take a survey, and define altruism. Young scholars view video clips and evaluate the motivation and impact of those who perform...
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Citizenship City
Students design labels promoting civic responsibility to distribute to the community. In this civics lesson, students engage in a simulated reunion and discuss their future careers and research various community organizations and...
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Mapping Our Home
Students explore how communities participate in census counting. In this census activity, students recognize the absolute and relative location of a state and understand ideas about civic life and government.
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Characteristics of a Good Citizen
First graders examine characteristics that good citizens need. In this civic virtues activity, 1st graders discuss people they know who are heroes or good citizens. Students name three qualities they believe heroes need. Students create...
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Measuring Civic Engagement
Students begin the lesson by defining what a citizen is in today's society. In groups, they brainstorm a list of qualities and responsibilites a good citizen should have. They also develop and give a survey that measures the amount of...
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Voting: Your Civic Responsibility
Fifth graders research the viewpoints of the major Presidential candidates. Using this information, they create brochure comparing and contrasting them on important issues. They write a persuasive essay to state the importance of voting...
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Arrest- A Legal System Simulation
What would your class do if a police officer arrested a student in class? This is exactly the anticipatory set that gets learners engaged in a unit on the legal system. The plan is to get the officer to simulate an arrest, and then guest...
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Picture This: Election Results Graphs
Students use art supplies or a free online tool to graph election results. Students follow local election and results. Using "Create a Graph, a free online graphing tool, they make a graph of the results.
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