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

Enhance your civic participation lessons with these helpful resources:

Caribbean Culture & Heritage Video Word Art Creator Tool One Tree Planted School Resources Caribbean National Heroes Resources