In Time for Constitution Day, New Civics Curriculum Available to Educators - Seite 2

New Hampshire Constitution Curriculum (K-12)

Grade Level

Topics Covered

Kindergarten

Our Community; Getting Along; Symbols & Their Meaning; NH on the Map; Rules in the Community; Power of Belonging; Community Helpers; Making a Difference

Grade 1

Our Rights; Government Functions; Symbols of NH; The State House
Rules & Laws; Your Voice, Your Vote; Being a Good Citizen; Rules are for Everyone

Grade 2

Citizenship; Overcoming Conflict; State Flag Symbolism; Geography of NH; School Rules; Government Officials; Rule Makers; Serving Your Community

Grade 3

Importance of the Declaration of Independence; My Rights in NH; The Pine Tree Riot; Fort William & Mary; Branches of NH Government; Comparing Rules; Protected Rights; Public Service in NH

Grade 4

Government Influences; E Pluribus Unum; Influences of Early Settlers
NH & the American Revolution; Shaping NH's Government; The Citizen Legislature; Citizens' Rights in NH; Rights & Responsibilities as Citizens

Grade 5

Founding Principles; Good Government; Exeter Constitution; Revolutionary Influences in NH; Town Governments; Passing Laws; Good Citizenship; Informed Citizens

Grades 6-8

Our Constitutional Republic; Making a Constitutional Republic; Founding Ideals of Our Government; Change in a Constitutional Republic; The Meaning of Freedom; Establishing the NH Constitution; Western Rebellion; Comparing the U.S. & NH; Government Power; Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness in NH; The NH Primary & Presidential Elections; Town Meetings in NH; Civic Virtue; Knowledge & Learning; Civic Participation in NH