Students will learn what it means to be a U.S. citizen, how citizenship is obtained, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and community engagement.

This site describes Java coding recommendations that are common in the Java development community.

A full-featured portal for the Baha'is of the world publishes information about Baha'i beliefs, practices, social teachings, and more. Also included are links to official Baha'i websites in countries around the world; to selected...

Delve into the world of Amnesty International Kids in English or Spanish. This site introduces you to "the basics" of Amnesty International. It gives you a letter writing guide and some other activities to hook into.

The Big Help is made up of groups of kids hard at work improving their own communities.

Students will work together to improve their community while learning valuable life and employability skills. They will design and execute their own community service project. When the project is over, students will conduct a meeting and...

Explore Service Employment Resources using the Employment Spot career resources.

Explore Social Services Employment Resources using the Employment Spot career resources.

Guidelines for exploring local history and culture through examining a collection of written and spoken stories, landmarks, and traditions, such as food, festivals, and events. Students will research a variety of primary resources and...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a story about a girl named Maggie who looks for a community service project idea and then finds it by noticing the needs of a homeless man. A question sheet is available to help students...

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...

Listen to and read about utility workers and the services they provide to local communities.

Online lesson plan to teach the concept of historical understanding by studying how a community changes over time. In this case, we look at the South Side of Chicago and ask, What happened here? Why did this place change? How am I...

A teaching unit designed for grades 5-12. Students will examine North Carolina's early history and learn how Raleigh became the state's permanent capital. They will also probe into the building history of North Carolina's State House and...

Mission: To build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.

The government health site for the state of Arizona. Includes health news, statistics, community and family health services, press releases, county health profiles, and more.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Tyler who decides to do his part to help keep his community park clean. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This online presentation documents the role of the African American in food service from early colonial days through the 1940s. Primary source documents and photographs are included.

This teaching unit is designed for students in grades 5-12. Students will explore the intentions behind the memorial to George Washington, as well as some of the reasons why George Washington was so revered during the 19th century. They...

This association provides direct care and support services for alzheimer's patients. They have several programs to help patients, caregivers, and families.

The Girl Guides of Canada is a female-only public service organization for girls ranging in age from 5 to 18 years old. This is the group's official website and has links about the Girl Guides' history, mission and values. Learn why...

In this instructional activity, students learn how civil rights pioneer Ruby Bridges and Congressman John Lewis helped to improve their communities.

In this WILD TV segment, a photographer helps find homes for animals up for adoption.

Learn about the concepts of goods, services, and community.