American Civics for Kids Ages 5 to 10 Course

What you will learn in 6 lessons

1. 1

   American Symbols and Holidays

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   Read together: the child recognizes the American flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, the bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell and the White House, and says why Americans celebrate Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

   6 learning goals

   What you will learn

   1. 1.Tell what the flag stands for and how people honor it
   2. 2.Sing and understand our country's songs
   3. 3.Recognize famous symbols of our country and your state
   4. 4.Visit the places in our nation's capital
   5. 5.Say why we celebrate our country's holidays
   6. 6.Honor the people who helped our country
2. 2

   Local Government

   The child explains how a town or city is run, from the mayor and council to the services they provide and how taxes pay for them, how local laws are made and how residents can take part.

   6 learning goals

   What you will learn

   1. 1.Find out what local government does for your community
   2. 2.Meet the people who run a town or city
   3. 3.See how counties, towns, and school boards fit together
   4. 4.Follow the money: how taxes pay for services
   5. 5.Learn how local laws are made
   6. 6.Take part in your community
3. 3

   Levels of Government

   The child explains what governments do, who makes, carries out and judges laws in the town, the state and the nation, names the three branches and their leaders, and says how leaders are chosen.

   6 learning goals

   What you will learn

   1. 1.Understand why we have governments and laws
   2. 2.Find your place in local, state and national government
   3. 3.Explain the three branches of government
   4. 4.Know our leaders and how they are chosen
   5. 5.Understand the Constitution, the plan for our government
   6. 6.Know your rights and responsibilities as a citizen
4. 4

   Children's Rights

   Explain why groups need rules and make fair ones, understand rights and responsibilities, get to know the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and know what to do when rights are not respected.

   5 learning goals

   What you will learn

   1. 1.Explain why groups need rules
   2. 2.Make rules that are fair for everyone
   3. 3.Understand rights and responsibilities
   4. 4.Know the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
   5. 5.Recognize when rights are not respected and know what to do
5. 5

   Diversity, Respect and Belonging

   Explore who you are and where you belong, discover how people and families differ and are alike, spot stereotypes, prejudice and unfair treatment, and show respect so everyone is included.

   4 learning goals

   What you will learn

   1. 1.Know who you are and where you belong
   2. 2.Discover how people and families differ and are alike
   3. 3.Spot stereotypes, prejudice and unfair treatment
   4. 4.Show respect and include everyone
6. 6

   Democracy at School

   Decide things together in your class, vote fairly and understand the results, choose representatives for a student council, and find out how communities make decisions and how you can help yours.

   5 learning goals

   What you will learn

   1. 1.Decide things together in your class
   2. 2.Vote fairly and understand the results
   3. 3.Choose representatives and take part in a student council
   4. 4.Find out how communities make decisions
   5. 5.Help your community and make a difference