Civic Duties and Responsibilities explains how citizenship includes obligations by describing examples of how citizens exercise civic responsibility.

“Civic Virtue and Democratic Principle” defines the terms civic virtue and democratic principles and discusses examples of each in terms of community and the classroom.

"Civic Duties and Responsibilities" explains how citizenship includes obligations by describing examples of how citizens exercise civic responsibility.

Educators share their tips and tricks for successfully using media in their social studies classes when teaching civics.

In the past three decades, says Michael Sandel, the US has drifted from a market economy to a market society; it's fair to say that an American's experience of shared civic life depends on how much money they have. (Three key examples:...

The world is filled with people who make our communities happier, safer, and fairer for everyone. These people have good qualities like kindness, courage, and respect, known as civic virtues.

This video focuses on Benjamin Franklin's role as a civic leader and inventor, highlighting his creations like the modern postal system, the first fire department, and the University of Pennsylvania. It delves into his inventions,...

Far too many Americans are illiterate in power — what it is, how it operates and why some people have it. As a result, those few who do understand power wield disproportionate influence over everyone else. "We need to make civics sexy...

MOT 1940: PHILIPPINE CIVIC LEAGUE: WS Street grand building. INT WS Civic League meeting. VS Audience listening speaker talking. MS Members sitting poster BG 'For Partnership And Friendship w/ America.' CU Sign 'We Prefer......

MOT 1937: CHINA CIVIC CENTERS: HA WS Shanghai harbor. WS Civic Center building for workers 'coolies.' WS Chinese woman w/ cart walking by houses. MS Women w/ children talking on porch. VS Women cooking washing clothes in sinks by sewer....

MOT 1937: CHINA CIVIC CENTER: HA WS Rows of houses ('Coolies Settlement'). WS Chinese women washing clothes in sinks by sewer. INT MS Woman cooking. EXT VS People walking by houses women w/ children on porch. Lifestyle

MOT 1949: ELIZABETHTOWN CITY HALL: WS City hall building, pedestrians. DRAMATIZATION: VS Civic leaders in meeting '...Elizabeth street system was never laid out to meet the present day traffic...' 'What we need is a master plan.'

MOT 1950: CITY GOVERNMENT: Sign 'Council Chamber' DRAMATIZATION: Civic Leaders, City Council Members, Community Civil Servants, adult males sitting at table in meeting, one man smoking cigar, another gesturing w/ pencil toward man standing.

Civic evangelist Eric Liu shares a powerful way to rekindle the spirit of citizenship and the belief that democracy still works. Join him for a trip to "Civic Saturday" and learn more about how making civic engagement a weekly habit can...

Hacking is about more than mischief-making or political subversion. As Catherine Bracy describes in this spirited talk, it can be just as much a force for good as it is for evil. She spins through some inspiring civically-minded projects...

The American election system is complicated, to say the least -- but voting is one of the most tangible ways that each of us can shape our communities. How can we make the system more modern, inclusive and secure? Civic engagement...

In James Howard Kunstler's view, public spaces should be inspired centers of civic life and the physical manifestation of the common good. Instead, he argues, what we have in America is a nation of places not worth caring about.

Roman Mars is obsessed with flags -- and after you watch this talk, you might be, too. These ubiquitous symbols of civic pride are often designed, well, pretty terribly. But they don't have to be. In this surprising and hilarious talk...

What accounts for our polarized public life, and how can we begin to heal it? Political philosopher Michael Sandel offers a surprising answer: those who have flourished need to look in the mirror. He explores how "meritocratic hubris"...

To fight climate change, countries need to support research, recruit science experts, and help companies develop clean technology through partnerships and government programs. Citizens also play an important role by staying involved in...

A video entitled "Responsibilities" that discusses civic and personal responsibilities and they overlap.

Respect is a civic virtue. Learn what it means to be respectful - and how treating others as you would like to be treated can help make the world a better place.

Leadership is a civic virtue that makes our communities stronger. Learn what it means to be a leader and how bringing people together can make the world a better place.

Honesty is a civic virtue that helps make communities fairer and safer for everyone. In this video, learn about how you can show honesty in your community.