Free civics education lessons for elementary teachers and homeschool families. The curriculum covers American history from colonial times through the Civil War. Each lesson includes worksheets, videos, games, and activities that teach about courage, justice, and citizenship. Teachers can create free accounts to save lessons and get answer keys. The materials use primary sources and are designed to be flexible for different classrooms.
Who can use this
Elementary teachers, homeschool families, students in grades 3-5
Cost
Free
Houston, TX
Educating for Self-Governance. Established in September 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that works to engage, educate, and empower individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society.
A complete curriculum that teaches civic virtues through stories of historical figures. Teachers get 24 lesson plans about people like Benjamin Franklin, Benedict Arnold, and Clara Barton. Each lesson includes discussion guides, journal activities, and videos. Students learn about courage, responsibility, and other important character traits through engaging stories. The curriculum helps teachers build character education in their classrooms with ready-to-use materials and cross-curricular connections.
Smile, breathe, and go slowly.
Thich Nhat Hanh