Lesson Plan

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated....

Fourth Amendment (1791)

 

National Standards for Civics and Government

Grade Level: 5-8

Time: 1-2 weeks

NE Standards

   Objectives:

        To define citizenship

        To state the rights of citizens

        To know the responsibilities of citizens

        To understand the traits of character to preserve and         improve of American constitutional democracy

        To know how citizens take part in civic life

Assessment:  Students will correctly understand what it is to be a good citizen.  Students will then present the information that they have learned to the class.

 Materials/Technologies: (Click on links to assist in finding information)

        http://genforum.genealogy.com/usarmy/messages/96.html

        http://www.activecitizenship.org/civic.html

        http://www.timeforcitizenship.com/kids/cw.asp

        http://www.civiced.org/58toc.htm

 

 Procedures:

     Prepare visual aids with the poster board provided.  Use pictures from the web or hand drawn to assist in your presentations.  Present to the class your idea of the “ideal” citizen.

 What teacher is to do:  Provide poster board for class. Split into groups of three.  Make sure markers, crayons, and glue are available.

Closure:

     Students will make goals about how they can become better         citizens throughout their lives.