| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 213 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The importance of civics education : are we a nation of participants or spectators? -- History and current status of civics education in public schools -- Anticipated 21st century progression -- Traditional role of school and public libraries in civics education -- 21st century role of school and public libraries in civics education -- Collection development for civics education integration -- Thematic integration : introduction and activities and resources, pre-K to grade 1 -- Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 2/4 -- Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 5/6 -- Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 7/8 -- Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 9/10 -- Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 11/12 -- Civics-related reading promotion plans -- Lesson plans in association with foreign-born American patriots : sixteen volunteer leaders in the Revolutionary War -- Ask for support : civic organizations, resource centers, civic institutes, and support networks -- Closing tips and thoughts -- Appendix A. Discussion -- Appendix B. Civic action -- Appendix C. Civic service. |
| Summary |
Civics education is "on the books" in all 50 states, yet civic illiteracy is widespread. Only one third of 12th graders are able to explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence, and fewer than half of 8th graders know the purpose of the Bill of Rights. This instructional guide explores the foundations of civics education--and the reasons for its demise--with commentary from civics education leaders and scholars across the nation. Questions for eliciting civics discussion are provided for all grade levels, along with detailed civic action and service projects and reading plans. Best practices and grant writing options are included. The author argues for a return to early 20th century civics education and details the traditional and present-day role of America's libraries in developing a civic-minded populace. School and public librarians are urged to utilize trade books and carefully evaluated websites to integrate civics within educational and youth services offerings. |
| Source of description |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed November 5, 2015). |
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Description based on print version record. |
| Subject |
Civics -- Study and teaching -- United States.
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Citizenship -- Study and teaching -- United States.
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Public libraries.
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Éducation à la citoyenneté -- États-Unis. |
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Citoyenneté -- Étude et enseignement -- États-Unis. |
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Bibliothèques publiques. |
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public libraries (institutions) aat |
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EDUCATION / Essays. bisacsh |
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EDUCATION / Organizations & Institutions. bisacsh |
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EDUCATION / Reference. bisacsh |
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Citizenship -- Study and teaching. fast |
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Civics -- Study and teaching. fast |
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Public libraries. fast |
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United States. fast https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq. |
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Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
9781476620923
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147662092X
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