Civic Participation

Introduce students to the news-driven ecosystem with this infographic from News Literacy Project. Why are current events and civic literacy important?

What does it mean to honor those who have died in service to our country on Memorial Day?

It’s Black History Month. Let’s learn about a Medal of Honor recipient who was one of the first Green Berets.

How do acts of service honor the legacy of Dr. King?

How do we honor those who have fulfilled the civic responsibility of military service?

How do we honor those who lost their lives on 09/11/2001?

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month. Let’s learn more about examples of Hispanic/Latino civic participation and their journey for civil rights.

What is the civil service, and how might it connect to the responsibilities of citizenship?

How does the concept of natural rights influence the relationship between the government and the people?

What is the Census, and why does it matter to us?