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What Is an American? User Guide for Grades K-6. My America: Building a Democracy Series.
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This user guide is part of a multimedia unit using an interdisciplinary approach with hands-on learning to motivate children to participate actively in their schools and local communities, and to experience the democratic process. This unit focuses on the concept of respect for self and others. Unit parts include: (1) video preview; (2)…
Descriptors: Active Learning, American Studies, Citizenship, Civics
Neighborhood and Community. User Guide for Grades K-6. My America: Building a Democracy Series.
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This user guide is part of a multimedia unit using an interdisciplinary approach with hands-on learning to motivate children to participate actively in their schools and local communities, and to experience the democratic process. This unit focuses on the concept of how people living in different neighborhoods and communities work together. Unit…
Descriptors: Active Learning, American Studies, Citizenship, Civics
What is a Democracy? User Guide for Grades K-6. My America: Building a Democracy Series.
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This user guide is part of a multimedia unit using an interdisciplinary approach with hands-on learning to motivate children to participate actively in their schools and local communities, and to experience the democratic process. This unit focuses on the concept of individual participation in the government. Unit parts include: (1) video preview;…
Descriptors: Active Learning, American Studies, Citizenship, Civics
A Pledge Is a Promise. User Guide for Grades K-6. My America: Building a Democracy Series.
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This user guide is part of a multimedia unit using an interdisciplinary approach with hands-on learning to motivate children to participate actively in their schools and local communities, and to experience the democratic process. This unit focuses on the meaning of the words in the Pledge of Allegiance. Unit parts include: (1) video preview; (2)…
Descriptors: Active Learning, American Studies, Citizenship, Civics
Becoming an Active Citizen. User Guide for Grades K-6. My America: Building a Democracy Series.
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This user guide is part of a multimedia unit using an interdisciplinary approach with hands-on learning to motivate children to participate actively in their schools and local communities, and to experience the democratic process. This unit focuses on the concept that democracy works best when everyone participates. Unit parts include: (1) video…
Descriptors: Active Learning, American Studies, Citizen Participation, Citizen Role
How Our Laws Are Made. User Guide for Grades K-6. My America: Building a Democracy Series.
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This user guide is part of a multimedia unit using an interdisciplinary approach with hands-on learning to motivate children to participate actively in their schools and local communities, and to experience the democratic process. This unit focuses on the concept of laws helping people to live together and how people help make the laws. Unit parts…
Descriptors: Active Learning, American Studies, Citizenship, Civics
The Story of the National Anthem. User Guide for Grades K-6. My America: Building a Democracy Series.
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This user guide is part of a multimedia unit using an interdisciplinary approach with hands-on learning to motivate children to participate actively in their schools and local communities, and to experience the democratic process. This unit focuses on the story of the "Star Spangled Banner" and understanding how music celebrates special…
Descriptors: Active Learning, American Studies, Citizen Participation, Citizen Role
Liberty and Justice. User Guide for Grades K-6. My America: Building a Democracy Series.
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This user guide covers "Liberty and Justice," and offers suggestions for preparatory activities, lessons, and follow-up activities for primary, intermediate, and upper grade students. Goals for the series are to help children: (1) become familiar with the democratic process and active citizenship; (2) recognize what it means to be a citizen in a…
Descriptors: Citizen Role, Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility
Parents, Teachers and Community: Working Together. User's Guide for K-8 Educators and Parents. My America: Building a Democracy Series.
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1995
The educational objective of this user's guide is to provide parents, teachers, and administrators with a resource to catalyze a wide range of partnerships and projects. Schools work best when everyone is actively involved so as to demonstrate democracy first hand. This program is designed to promote the democratic process of active citizenship in…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Development, Community Role, Democracy
What Is a Flag? User Guide for Grades K-6. My America: Building a Democracy Series.
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This user guide helps students understand the story of the U.S. flag and the meaning of the stars, stripes, and colors. The focus is on students learning about flags, drawing individual state flags, and researching the meaning behind them; studying other countries flags; discussing the United Nations flag; researching and discussing the history of…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Critical Thinking, Democracy, Elementary Education
Rights and Responsibilities. User Guide for Grades K-6. My America: Building a Democracy Series.
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This user guide covers "Rights and Responsibilities," and offers suggestions for preparatory activities, lessons, and follow-up activities for primary, intermediate, and upper grade students. Goals for the series are to help children: (1) become familiar with the democratic process and active citizenship; (2) recognize what it means to be a…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Citizenship, Citizenship Education
Teaching in a Multicultural Society. User's Guide for K-8 Educators. My America: Building a Democracy Series.
Fier, Harriet, Ed.; And Others – 1995
This user guide covers "Teaching in a Multicultural Society," one part of the 12-unit series "My America: Building a Democracy." The focus of the guide is to raise a generation of children who appreciate the value of a wide range of human experience including those distinctly different from their own. Goals of this program are to help children…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Democracy, Elementary Education, Law Related Education