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Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: What Responsibilities Accompany Our Rights?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
These are discussion topics to incorporate into your lesson on rights and responsibilities of citizens. Features questions to encourage debates or essay ideas. Also includes lesson plans.
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Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Understanding Our Rights & Responsibilities

For Students 3rd - 8th
Scholastic presents a series of printable panels and a classroom activity in PDF format that highlight the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens.
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eBook
Read Works

Read Works: What Is a Law?

For Teachers 1st - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about laws and why people need them. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
US Government Publishing Office

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

For Students 3rd - 5th
Intended for children grades 3-5, this site briefly describes the responsibilities of citizens.
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Activity
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: What Is a Law?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Find out what a law is and who makes them. Learn the step by step process of how laws are made on the national level.