Activity
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Global Citizens: Myrindah's Page

For Students 3rd - 7th
Through links all over the globe, we will create a new sense of global citizens who have pride in this beautiful planet and tolerance of all people.
Handout
This Nation

This nation.com: Citizens in the American Political System

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains information on becoming a U.S. citizen and how citizens can participate in the government.
Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief summary of the duties and responsibilities of citizens. The subject of the page focuses on voting. Includes links to citizenship, the Bill of Rights, and more.
Website
PBS

Pbs: Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life: Citizen Ben

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a five-part essay on Franklin's sense of civic duty and learn why he is still, to this day, considered a role model of good citizenship.
Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Finding Civic Solutions

For Students 7th - 8th
These tutorial explains what responsible citizenship looks like and ways individuals can contribute to their communities. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
Unit Plan
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Citizenship: What Do You Think of These Citizens?

For Students 3rd - 5th
You will be able to evaluate the citizenship qualities of many famous citizens in this section. After completing the activities in this section, we hope you will approach the difficult issues your society will face as a responsible citizen.
Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Immigration Nation

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you know how people become citizens of the United States? In Immigration Nation, you'll find out as you guide newcomers along their path to citizenship. Good luck!
Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Counties Work

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you want to make your community a better place to live? In Counties Work, you decide about the programs and services that affect everyone! Your choices shape the community, and your citizens' satisfaction determines whether you'll get...
Lesson Plan
HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Do Something: What Is Civic Action

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This impressive lesson plan incorporates listening to music, critical thinking, collaboration and community participation for students to understand good citizenship.
Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Sortify: u.s. Citizenship

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of US citizenship without getting out of sorts.
Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Project Citizen

For Teachers 7th - 8th
This project is intended to help students learn how to express their opinions, and how to decide which level of government and which agency is most appropriate for dealing with a problem they identify. They then gather relevant...
Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: We the People: Project Citizen

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed lesson has students examining their community. The students then have class discussions, assignments and a portfolio to complete. A separate teacher site is available.
Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Building Democracy: Every New Generation

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Graphic
Other

Scribd: Texas Exes: Texas Civic Health Infographic

For Students 9th - 10th
This infographic uses images and facts to compare the average Texan's involvement in civil and government issues to that of an average American.
Website
Other

Charity Navigator

For Students 9th - 10th
Charity Navigator rates U.S.-based nonprofits and charities on a variety of effectiveness scales so that givers can make informed decisions about how their charitable contributions are spent. Find useful insights for analyzing the role...
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Government: Civil Liberties and Responsibilities

For Students 9th - 10th
Georgia Virtual Learning module on civic responsibility in the U.S. offers mult-media resources.
Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Games: Cast Your Vote

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource is an interactive educational game that places the players in control of all three branches of government to test their abilities to turn issues of concern into full-fledged laws. In the debate, choose the questions to help...
Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Win the White House

For Students 9th - 10th
In this virtual simulation game, student will run their own Presidential campaign. Students will raise compaign funds, poll voters, launch media campaigns, making personal appearances, and monitor electoral medeals
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Legislative Branch

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Learners will learn about the structure, function, and powers of the legislative branch of government. They will explore the legislative process, as well as the influence of citizens and political parties. Register for a free account to...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Who Are We?

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about civics and why it is important for Americans to know about their country's history. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Website
Other

The Civics Institute: Get Involved!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This extremely detailed site has students becoming involved in their community government.
Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: George Washington's Legacy to America

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson plan from the Center for Civic Education encourages both teachers and students to learn more about George Washington's contribution to American Constitutionalism and Citizenship.
Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: We the People: Constitution Day Pdf [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This teachers guide has activities for Constitution Day.
Activity
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Elections: Voting

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover why citizens of the United States vote and understand the effects of voting.