Civics Standard Three - Grades K-3

Sample Activities

Students could be divided into groups and given a list compose of items which might be defined either as rights, responsibilities, or privileges. The students would discuss each, and then categorize them as rights or responsibilities. Each group would then be responsible for determining the difference among the three. [Citizenship; participation]

Through role-playing, art, or other demonstrations, students could show how acts like theft or vandalism hurt other people, and explain why they are wrong [Citizenship].

After interviewing or listening to two people presenting opposing viewpoints on some issue, students could be asked to summarize each position [Citizenship].

This activity could be connected to History Standard Two if the views presented were those of historical personages.

A list of occupations of adults known to the class might be generated, and students would be asked to explain how each contributes to the life of the community and to the support of families [Citizenship; politics].

This activity would also connect with Economics Standards One and Two.

to Civics Standard Three.