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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.

We Must Never Forget: Commemorating 911 with Resources for the Public and Educators

September 22, 2021 David Childs 21

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionI was a young adult, a few years out of high school when I first learned of the […]

Please Use Credible Sources: Entitled to Our Own Opinion, But Not Our Own Facts

August 25, 2021 David Childs 9

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Analysis/Opinion IntroductionDoes living in a democratic society where everyone has a voice entitle us to our own facts? […]

Adding to the Conversation about a Diverse Curriculum in Education

August 13, 2021 David Childs 7

By Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D. Northern Kentucky University IntroductionA hot topic of conversation in political, educational and everyday circles has been the extent to […]

“I Don’t See Color” and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves

July 26, 2021 David Childs 18

We will continue our series highlighting the voices of young diverse authors. Our next piece is an essay by Sabrina Dearinger challenging the myth of […]

Why Does the Way I Wear My Crown Bother You? By Niandra Dennis

July 15, 2021 David Childs 13

We will continue our series highlighting the voices of young diverse authors. Our next piece is an essay by Niandra Dennis celebrating the beauty and […]

Escaping from Home: Using Historical Fiction to Teach Social Studies and Language Arts

July 4, 2021 David Childs 7

By Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction: Writing a Historical Fiction NovelMy colleague and I co-taught an upper level undergraduate teaching methods […]

Is Anyone Actually Teaching Critical Race Theory in their Classroom? Why are States Banning It?

June 23, 2021 David Childs 13

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D. Northern Kentucky University Analysis/OpinionIntroduction: My StoryWhen my family moved from an inner city predominantly Black neighborhood to a working class […]

Let’s Learn about Juneteenth: Resources For an Important US National Holiday

June 9, 2021 David Childs 6

By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D., D.D.Northern Kentucky University“Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It is also […]

Hidden Historic Tragedy: Reviewing the Massacre in Tulsa (Circa 1921).

June 3, 2021 David Childs 7

By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University There is much work to be done in the areas of Black studies and African American history. As […]

Resources and Ideas for Helping Elementary Students Become Civically Engaged

May 24, 2021 David Childs 11

Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University An I-Civics article entitled “Civic Learning Resources for Elementary Students” states: “All students can be civic learners. For […]

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