NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Citizen Student
A multi-part NPR program on the views of students about civic participation. Part 1 discusses Voting, Part 2 discusses "Bringing the First Amendment into the Classroom," and Part 3 talks about the strong messages teenagers have grown up...
ProCon.org
Pro Con: Drinking Age
Pro and Con argument lesson on the appropriate drinking age. Students can read background information, pro/con text, view videos on the topic, and explore links to related resources.
Daily Teaching Tools
Daily Teaching Tools: I Civics Attributes
This Daily Teaching Tools resource explains the attributes associated with the free educational game designed by Sandra Day O'Connor, iCivics. Teachers can use this resource to assess understanding of the American government and...
Daily Teaching Tools
Daily Teaching Tools: Free Educational Games Online: What Is I Civics?
This Daily Teaching Tools resource explains the background of the free educational game designed by Sandra Day O'Connor, iCivics. Teachers can use this resource to assess understanding of the American government and citizenship.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Building Democracy: Every New Generation
Activity in which students read and write about whether or not today's generation of youth are prepared for the leaderhip and citizenship roles of tomorrow. Students will evaluate the role of schools and recommend approach to civic...
Other
Scribd: Texas Exes: Texas Civic Health Infographic
This infographic uses images and facts to compare the average Texan's involvement in civil and government issues to that of an average American.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Abc Community Walk
In this lesson, students will learn vocabulary related to a community. The class will create a class Community ABC Book as a culminating activity to show what they have learned about what it means to be part of a community.
Other
Project Vote Smart: Vote Easy
Information for voters and others interested in the positions and affilliations of candidates for office in their states, including voting records, speeches, political experience, and endorsements. Answer questions about the issues that...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Responsibilities of Citizenship
Outline discusses the responsibilities and duties of citizenship that go along with the rights and freedoms expressed in the U.S. Constitution.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Citizenship: Communicating in Communities
You will discover many opportunities to enrich your own life and to appreciate your differences from other members of a community as you improve your ability to communicate. You, your family, and your friends can become good citizens and...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The What and Who of Elections
Information within a Learning Adventures game and module discusses elections and voting in the U.S., including age and citizenship restrictions.
iCivics
I Civics: Games: Cast Your Vote
This resource is an interactive educational game that places the players in control of all three branches of government to test their abilities to turn issues of concern into full-fledged laws. In the debate, choose the questions to help...
PBS
Pbs: Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life: Citizen Ben
Read a five-part essay on Franklin's sense of civic duty and learn why he is still, to this day, considered a role model of good citizenship.
Other
100 Questions & Answers for Us Citizenship Exam (English/haitian Creole) [Pdf]
Practice questions, in English and in Haitian Creole, on U.S. history and government for the U.S. Citizenship Exam. Includes answers.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Texas Civic Health Index [Pdf]
An in-depth study of the state of Texans' civic involvement and social connectedness, from 2013.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Citizenship: The Oath of Citizenship
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students. This site presents an excerpt of the oath of citizenship step in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. Links to related sites are available.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Finding Civic Solutions
These tutorial explains what responsible citizenship looks like and ways individuals can contribute to their communities. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
Other
Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine: Privileges and Obligations
This resource explains the rights and responsibilities of immigrants who become U.S. citizens and residents of the state of Maine. Topics include voting, taxes, legal documentation, marriage rights, and driving regulations.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: What Responsibilities Accompany Our Rights?
Suppose the government does everything it can to protect people's rights. Is this enough? Will their rights be protected? Do we have any responsibility to protect not only our own rights, but each other's as well? This lesson looks at...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Responsibilities of Citizens
Intended for children grades 3-5, this site briefly describes the responsibilities of citizens.
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress for Kids: Citizenship: Attitudes/actions of Responsible Citizenship
Understanding how your values and attitudes influence your views as a citizen can be difficult. This activity will help you become aware of your actions, attitudes, beliefs, and values maybe for the first time. So be prepared to...
This Nation
This nation.com: Citizens in the American Political System
Contains information on becoming a U.S. citizen and how citizens can participate in the government.
Newspapers in Education
Ni Eonline: Cartoons for the Classroom: Draw Your Own Conclusions [Pdf]
Newspapers in Education and the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists developed this caption-writing exercise for a cartoon that lampoons voter apathy.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens
This site provides a brief summary of the duties and responsibilities of citizens. The subject of the page focuses on voting. Includes links to citizenship, the Bill of Rights, and more.