Students examine the impact of treaties on the Yakama nation. They discover the importance of land and how they felt when their land was taken away. They role-play the positions of both the Yakama and citizens of the United States.

Students engage in a lesson to find information about the history of the Little Shell Tribe. The concepts of sovereignty and treaty are defined in relation to the information gathered using research methods. They answer the inquiry of...

High schoolers identify the impact that interest groups, scientists, government health organizations and legislators have on health issues in the United States. They explain the role of the committee hearing in the lawmaking process....

Fourth graders experience difficult situations where they need to choose values. This lesson plan provides students with a role-playing opportunity to discover alternative ways of approaching these situations.

Students examine a local body of water to determinet the health of its ecosystem and monitor it during the year. If needed they write a report on any conditions that need improvement including photographs and relevant data.

Students read and demonstrate competence in the general skills and strategies of the writing process via the novel "Finding Buck Henry." They recognize complex elements of plot. Students analyze devices used to develop characters in...

Young scholars examine the two presidential candidates in 2000, and identify their own stance on campaign issues. They create fictional candidates that represent their beliefs, and write campaign speeches from their point of view.

Students research and describe youth participation in political elections. They survey random adults about their voting behavior and chart the results in a graph. They compile their results to predict future voter participation.

Students, in groups, analyze one map at a time, first the 1885 map, then the 1891 map. After they have completed the analysis sheets, they compare the two maps and answer questions imbedded in the plan.

Twelfth graders discuss the elements of effective debating. they debate governmental issues after reseraching selected topics. With student permission, the debate may be videotaped for viewing to other classes or during open house.

Students research the Cut It Out program and advertise it to local salon owners and beauticians. Students research the program and the extent domestic violence is a problem in the community. Students determine if Cut It Out is...

Students examine map - reflect on why English colonist kept coming to America (scarcity of land in England / seemingly endless land in America) Recite line from English poem. They discuss English attitude towards Indians and their lands.

A lesson plan which breaks down the events of September 11, 2001, particularly drawing attention to the civic responsibilities the victims shared and used to fight back against the terrorism they were living through.

A large collection of Social Studies units, WebQuests, and games that focuses on teaching students how government works and the importance of being responsible, informed American citizens. Units are linked to state standards. A teacher...

Georgia Virtual Learning module on civic responsibility in the U.S. offers mult-media resources.

Scholastic presents a series of printable panels and a classroom activity in PDF format that highlight the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens.

Provides basic information on becoming a citizen. Learn about the naturalization process, citizen rights and responsibilities, and volunteer projects.

Activity in which students read and write about whether or not today's generation of youth are prepared for the leaderhip and citizenship roles of tomorrow. Students will evaluate the role of schools and recommend approach to civic...

Explore why the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution and its enduring impact on defining our rights. In this interactive lesson from WGBH, students develop a written argument in response to the question "How does the Bill of...

Activity based resource for teachers in which students are involved in reading summaries, literature and scientific reports about Global Warming, formulating a response on how to approach Global Warming, then taking part in a mock Global...

These are discussion topics to incorporate into your lesson on rights and responsibilities of citizens. Features questions to encourage debates or essay ideas. Also includes lesson plans.

Young scholars develop and express claims through discussions and writing which they examine how citizens can participate responsibly and effectively in American civic and political life to catalyze a successful democratic society.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A letter from Jackie Robinson to President Eisenhower in response to a speech Eisenhower gave asking African Americans to be patient. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in...

Learning module with video tutorials, practice games and assessment on civic participation and skill prepare students for Ohio test in Social Studies.