The Rights and Responsibilities of a Citizen in the World, Nation, State, and Community
Learning Activity
In the period 1980-2000, the United States experienced massive immigration. What challenges might this large number of foreign-born students pose for our schools in transmitting civic values? How might these civic values differ from other nations in South America? Asia? Utilize the following web site for assistance.
Additional resource for further exploration
This short lesson plan for upper elementary students provides a framework for small group discussion around the five basic rights of citizens and poses questions such as: Is our Constitution enough to protect our rights? What responsibilities go along with our rights? Can citizens have rights without responsibilities?
