This lesson plan provides students definitions of the words in the Pledge of Allegiance and it points out that citing the pledge shows they are being a good ciitzen. A hands-on activity includes making a book with illustrations using vocabulary words from the Pledge.

This is a remix of the resource Citizens by Griselda Peters.The purpose of this remix is to identify characteristics of good citizenship in historical figures. Students will identify people who are good citizens (current and historical) and describe the character traits that make them admirable.

In this unit, students will know why respect for others is a foundation of civil society. They will be able to demonstrate respect in the classroom and playground, and taking turns sharing ideas quietly. Respect for property might be demonstrated by not taking or damaging someone else's school supplies. Students will be able to analyze a situation where the respect for others, their ideas, and property is essential to live peacefully in our society.

In this activity, students will create a pin to honor a female role model in their lives. This is connected with the Smithsonian Museum collection.

This teacher's guide describes service learning as a form of project based learning in which academic goals are accomplished through community service. The guide covers the role of the teachers and the components of a successful service learning project and provides project examples and recommended resources.

Students learn about good citizens. They learn about examples of good citizens in the local community, the state, and the nation, including veterans and how we honor veterans as a nation. Students also use geographic tools to learn about places veterans served and use timelines to learn more about veterans and patriotic holidays.

In this lesson, students will identify the roles that people have in the school and explain the importance of each member. They will show their appreciate for the jobs these people do by writing and delivering letters.

In this activity, students identify their heroes and heroines and then brainstorm a list of people who help others. Students will choose one person an create a thank you card for them.

Students will use three Web sites to gather data about the people in their home state and those who represent them in Congress, then use an online tool to visually compare the data.

Students will identify and participate in a volunteer opportunity within your community. This activity is connected with the Smithsonian Museum.