Civic Participation Activities
Explore activities that help students appreciate that we shape and are influenced by national pride through national symbols, anthems, emblems, and heroes.
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symbols
identity
heritage
anthem
pledge
patriotism
environment
conservation
heroes
history
contributions
National Symbols
Learn about the people who contributed to the creation of our national symbols.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the people who contributed to the creation of some of our national symbols
- Illustrate and describe the meaning of the colors/symbols of some of our national symbols and emblems
- Appreciate that our national symbols help us define who we are as a people
symbols
identity
heritage
2-3 lessons
Easy
National Anthem and Pledge
Understand why we play, sing, and recite our national anthem, motto, and pledge.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain why we play, sing, recite our national anthem, motto and pledge
- Sing and recite our national anthem, motto and pledge
- Demonstrate appropriate behavior when singing/playing or reciting the National Pledge, Motto or Anthem
anthem
pledge
patriotism
2-3 lessons
Easy
National Bird and Tree
Recognize that our national bird and tree help us identify important features of our natural environment.
Learning Outcomes:
- Recognize that our national bird and tree help us identify important features of our natural environment
- Demonstrate the ways that we show respect for our national bird and flower
- Appreciate that our national bird and flower are a precious part of our environment that need to be protected
environment
conservation
symbols
2-3 lessons
Easy
National Heroes
Learn about the national heroes of our country and their contributions.
Learning Outcomes:
- Name the national heroes of our country
- Create profiles about these national heroes
- Show respect for the contribution made by national heroes who help to improve the lives of our people
heroes
history
contributions
3-4 lessons
Medium
Teacher Resources
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