Civic Ideas
Civics and Government - worksheets pdf
Citizenship Kahoots
Being a Good Citizen
Day 1: The 5 W's of a Good Citizen - discuss and complete the worksheet.
Day 2: How can you be a good citizen? - discuss / complete worksheet / handout cards.
Day 3: Good Citizen Matching - Read through the situations and decide what good citizen trait was being used. Complete I am a Good Citizen.
Rights and Responsibilities
Day 4: Discuss and complete Is It Your Right or Responsibility.
Day 5: Responsibilities at home. Complete Rachael's Responsibilities - discuss responsibilities you have at home.
Where Can You be a Good Citizen?
Day 6: Being a Good Citizen at Home - discuss - complete worksheet and word find.
Day 7: Being a Good Citizen at School - complete Making School a Better Place.
Rules
Day 8: Complete Does our Classroom Need Rules and It's a Rule!
Day 9: Who makes the rules? Complete Picture Perfect Rules and discuss other rules different people might make.
Day 10: Authority - Discuss what this is, who has it, why and where. Complete Authority at Home and Who has the Authority - discuss.
Voting and Decision Making
Day 11: Discuss How to Vote. Complete Who Decides and Let's Vote.
Community
Day 12: Review 3 types of communities (rural, suburban, urban). Complete My Community - can you think of other community jobs?
Day 13: Laws vs. Rules - discuss. Complete A Law is a Rule and Who is the Authority
Government and Democracy
Day 14: Discuss what a democracy is and who the leaders of our government are (president, governor, and mayor).
Democracy - a short introduction: YouTube 3:00
Day 15: Our President - complete The President of the United States of America. Find his information here.
Day 16: National Songs - listen to and discuss:
Day 17: National Symbols - discuss - complete Symbols of the United States and National Symbols of the USA.
Day 18: Complete the sheets Our Capital and The Flag of the USA.
Day 19: The Pledge of Allegiance - discuss what the words mean. Complete crossword puzzle.
The Pledge explained (1:40)
Day 20: Play Kahoot! 2nd Grade Civics from Georgia
Other Kahoot
2.3a The United States is founded on the democratic principles of equality, fairness, and respect for authority and rules.
Students will explore democratic principles, such as dignity for all, equality, fairness, and respect for authority and rules, and how those principles are applied to their community.
2.3b Government is established to maintain order and keep people safe. Citizens demonstrate respect for authority by obeying rules and laws.
Students will examine the ways in which the government in their community provides order and keeps people safe, and how citizens can demonstrate respect for authority.
2.3c The process of holding elections and voting is an example of democracy in action in schools, communities, New York State, and the nation.
Students will learn about the process of voting and what opportunities adults in the community have for participation.Students will participate in voting within the classroom and in school, as appropriate.
2.3d Symbols of American democracy serve to unite community members.
Students will examine the symbols of the country, including the eagle, American flag, the Statue of Liberty, the White House, and Mount Rushmore.
2.4 Communities have rules and laws that affect how they function. Citizens contribute to a community’s government through leadership and service.
2.4a Communities have the responsibility to make and enforce fair laws and rules that provide for the common good.
Students will explain the importance of making fair laws and rules, the benefits of following them, and the consequences of violating them.
2.4b Communities have leaders who are responsible for making laws and enforcing laws.
Students will identify who makes and enforces the rules and laws in their community. They will also explore how leaders make and enforce these rules and laws.
2.4c Citizens provide service to their community in a variety of ways.
Students will explore opportunities to provide service to their school community and the community at large (e.g., beautifying school grounds, writing thank-you notes to helpers).Students will identify how adults can provide service to the school and the community at large.