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Rights and Responsibilities

The common thread that connects all Americans is our citizenship. We are a nation bound by the shared values of freedom, liberty, and equality, not by race or religion. What rights do we share as citizens, and what responsibilities do we have to our country? Do we still have the ability to exercise freedom of expression and religion? Do we as citizens support and defend the Constitution, and participate in the democratic process?

Resources (from iCivics):
Responsibility Launcher
You’ll remind citizens that civic duties aren’t just responsibilities, they help get things done!

Do I have a Right
Run your own law firm that specializes in constitutional law. You’ll decide whether potential clients “have a right,” and if so, match them with the right lawyer. The more clients you serve and the more cases you win, the faster your law firm will grow!

Bill of Rights
Run your own law firm that specializes in the Bill of Rights.

Getting Students Out to Vote! Lessons in Youth Civic Participation

August 28, 2020 David Childs 22

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University One of the most important rights people have in a Democracy is the right to vote in a […]

Revisiting Lessons on Voter Suppression

August 19, 2020 David Childs 13

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.DNorthern Kentucky University Election season is upon us and true to form, there is widespread talk of voter suppression. A recent […]

City Council School: An Innovative Solution for Civic Education

August 1, 2020 David Childs 8

David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction: Disillusioned with Political ProcessMany US citizens feel that they cannot make a difference in the political outcomes of […]

Can I really Make a Difference? How Average Citizens Can Participate in the Democratic Process

July 24, 2020 David Childs 14

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Many people in the United States express apathy, disinterest and disillusionment with the political process. This mindset translates […]

Driving While Black: Musings on White Privilege

July 17, 2020 David Childs 25

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University A Tale of Two Black MenAs I entered into the used car dealership I was already experiencing fatigue having […]

Lesson Plan on the History of Creating Racially Segregated Communities in the US

July 14, 2020 David Childs 9

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University The Teaching Tolerance website has been a site we have drawn material from for some time now. Their mission […]

Remembering Crispus Attucks on The Fourth of July

July 5, 2020 David Childs 12

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionThe Fourth of July celebration commemorates the signing of the declaration of independence in the United States of America […]

Teachers, Here are Four Approaches to Creating a Multicultural Curriculum

June 27, 2020 David Childs 31

By Dr. David Childs Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University As our society becomes increasingly more diverse, it is important that schools strive toward developing a more […]

What Happened at the Massacre of Black Wall Street? Legacies of White on Black Crime

June 25, 2020 David Childs 14

By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionHistory is full of triumphs, innovations and inspirational stories. It is also full of stories and events that […]

A Brief History of Juneteenth: Including Resources for Teachers and Home School Parents

June 24, 2020 David Childs 16

By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityIntroductionMuch of the social studies education we received in the United States has omitted significant information about the history […]

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