Three amendments to the Constitution extended voting rights to more citizens. Look at the language of these amendments and the effectiveness of everyone actually getting the vote. Youth discuss the purpose of voting, and they take action to make a difference, such as by making ...

We define civic virtue and give examples of ways to exhibit civic virtue for the common good. 

In response to a picture book, each participant identifies their own unique qualities and shares them proudly on a star. They demonstrate respect and trust to share their qualities and pay attention to others' traits. 

In this lesson, we explore the importance of each person's right to vote and the injustice of limiting that power. 

As a group we define good citizenship, including the classic Roman concept of civic virtue (putting the common good above individual need).

In this lesson we learn the history of the Indigenous people who lived in our specific area. We learn that language matters, and there is a respectful way to talk about the heritage of a person who was first to live in an area. 

Step Five is where students create the presentation of the service-learning project they are proposing. They will receive feedback and then present their ideas in front of parents and community partners that you invite in. The presentations are a celebration of the learning that has happened up...

Young people investigate, plan, and facilitate a service-learning project that benefits refugees in their community. 

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Learners define caring through discussion of examples and writing an acrostic.