Democracy It Is!
Teaching Guide
Grades 2-4;Social Studies and Character education; Four 15-minute programs.
Program themes include the rules, rights, and responsibilities of both youth and
adult citizens. Through real-life examples of student activism and participation
in communities across the nation, students will learn that democracy is many
things to many people. These programs will show student viewers how to make a
difference in their own communities and that everyone has a voice in a
democracy. The final program in this tier focuses on how students' personal and
collective choices can and do lead to meaningful changes in their communities.
Visit the program’s Web site for interactive activities and games and for access
to the online teacher's guide.
www.ecb.org/democracy/index.htm
101. Rules for Citizens
102. Rights for Citizens
103. Responsibilities of a Citizen
104. Choices and Changes
