Civic Values
Civic Values
Reading Level: 3
Interest Level: 2-5
Tracing civic values from their philosophical roots
to the legal protections offered in the Constitution to their practical
applications today, this series examines ways key concepts apply to everyday
life and their fundamental place in democracy. Full of vivid photographs,
easy-to-read language, and colorful fact boxes and sidebars, this series
presents young readers with a fun and educational overview of the keystones of
our society.
Each Book Contains:
? A tracing of the origin of each civic value from philosophy to Constitution to contemporary application
? In-depth studies of legal protections offered in the Constitution relating to the value
? Everyday applications of the value in society
? Sidebars featuring historical and contemporary examples of exemplary citizens who uphold the specific value
? Fact boxes and primary sources related to the value and its history
Curriculum Connections:
? Each book examines a specific value in society and explains its history and contemporary application
? Explains rights and responsibilities
? Explores democracy in contemporary society
? Provides students with real-life examples of civic values working in society
? Explores key concepts of the C3 Framework, such as asking questions about civic values, applying civic values to everyday life, and taking action in communities as valuable members of society
Each Book Contains:
? A tracing of the origin of each civic value from philosophy to Constitution to contemporary application
? In-depth studies of legal protections offered in the Constitution relating to the value
? Everyday applications of the value in society
? Sidebars featuring historical and contemporary examples of exemplary citizens who uphold the specific value
? Fact boxes and primary sources related to the value and its history
Curriculum Connections:
? Each book examines a specific value in society and explains its history and contemporary application
? Explains rights and responsibilities
? Explores democracy in contemporary society
? Provides students with real-life examples of civic values working in society
? Explores key concepts of the C3 Framework, such as asking questions about civic values, applying civic values to everyday life, and taking action in communities as valuable members of society
