Citizens for Responsible Change

Third graders investigate various concepts found in the study of economics. The skills of being a responsible citizen in a global economy is developed with practicing responsible financial decisions. They conduct research in order to...

Students discover what the government is supposed to do for the citizens of the United States.  In this U.S. Government lesson, students discuss what they think the government is responsible for and what would happen if it didn't exist....

Students explore a local seat of government to examine ways to make changes in their communities. In this local government lesson, students read about Martin Luther King, Jr. and his nonviolent protests. Students read important dates and...

After reviewing two pages of commonly misused words: effect/affect, accept/except, there/their/they're, etc., learners must choose the proper word in ten different sentences. Note: Answers are listed at the bottom of page three.

Students peer edit a letter.  In this editing lesson plan, students peer edit a letter written to a political figure by another student. Students discuss edits and revisions needed for improvement. This is a continuation lesson plan that...

Students explore the term philanthropy and recognize it in everyday situations. They list three philanthropic activities occurring in their own home, in their classroom, or in their school. Students identify at least one act they might...

While this is not specifically a lesson on how to use the computer, it is about the importance of using computers to communicate. Introduce your young learners to the many ways that people communicate. Emphasize how much the ways of...

Young scholars participate in a game to build self esteem, self awareness and listening skills. In this citizenship lesson, students search for representations of their favorite things in the classroom, hide them in a shoe box and lets...

Students examine the life of Jackie Robinson and how he opened the door for other African American athletes. They identify how one person can make a difference by their actions. They write about the responsiblity of citizens to end the...

Students research global warming. In this environmental instructional activity, students research global warming on the Internet and create a project to share their knowledge with others. Students present their projects to their peers.