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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.

Teaching Resources for the Supreme Court Justice Nomination and Confirmation Process

April 19, 2022 David Childs 0

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Diversifying the curriculum in K-12 social studies classrooms is of the utmost importance as US society and the […]

Sarah Mayrant Fossett: Cincinnati Abolitionist and Business Owner

March 8, 2022 David Childs 22

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityWe are going to continue our discussions in honor of Women’s History month by sharing resources and stories about […]

Unladylike: Resources for Teaching Women’s History from PBS Learning Media

March 8, 2022 David Childs 28

Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionSocial studies and languages arts classrooms are wonderful spaces to introduce topics centered on diversity and inclusion. […]

Celebrate Black Women this Women’s History Month with These Classroom Resources

March 2, 2022 David Childs 19

Learning for Justice (Formerly Teaching for Tolerance) is celebrating Women’s history by focusing of African American women. Kimberly Crenshaw and the phrase she coined intersectionality, […]

Free Black History Lecture at NKU with Expert from Smithsonian Institution March 14, 2022 6pm. Register below.

March 2, 2022 David Childs 0

Please join us for an in person and live streamed lecture by Dr. Eric Williams of the National African American History Museum (Smithsonian Institution). The […]

Early Black Film Stars- https://www.pinterest.com/pin/299700550181727504/

Celebrating Black Joy through the Historic Black Film Tradition

March 2, 2022 David Childs 16

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction Discussing Black JoyBlack joy is a phrase that Black scholars and historians have begun to use to […]

Powerful Resources for Teaching and Learning about Dr. Martin Luther King and Civil Rights

January 15, 2022 David Childs 34

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University With the US becoming more and more diverse, there is a push around the country to diversify school […]

Seeking Real Racial Justice: How Society Misunderstands Dr. King’s Ideas

January 12, 2022 David Childs 22

By Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University The Rev. Dr. King’s ideals and teachings are desperately needed in our society like never before. However, […]

Where are all of the Workers? The Great Resignation Explained

January 4, 2022 David Childs 67

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Getty; Adam Maida / The Atlantic IntroductionHave you noticed lately that when you go to many public places […]

Combating Misinformation by Teaching about the Coronavirus in K-12 Classrooms

January 3, 2022 David Childs 40

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University With so much misinformation online and in the media about COVID-19 it can be challenging to know what […]

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