Teaching Resources
for K-2
Civic literacy teaching resources and activities
Constitution Day
Constitution Day activities for K-2
Local government
Local government Q&A and writing prompts
Local government in NC (slides)
Three branches of government in local government (slides)
Community helpers (Daniel Tiger)
Welcome to Arthur Civics (overview)
Community Helpers Bingo (bilingual)
State government
How an idea becomes a law in NC (diagram)
State government Q&A and writing prompts
Federal government
Branches of government infographic for kids
The roles of the President (lesson and activity - modify for age level)
Taking informed civic action
My Wish for My State, Community or Country and. Solving Problems PDF
My Wish for My State, Community, or Country Editable Google Slides
Communicating with your officials
Arthur takes a stand (video)
Current events
What's the Headline?
Elections + Voting lessons and activities
Elections and voting vocabulary
Elections and voting - Election 2024 activities and Kids Voting/mock election
NC Social Studies Standards - Civics and Government Strand (K-2)
Kindergarten
Understand that people work together to create and follow rules
Explain why people follow rules in the classroom, school, and community
Exemplify ways people follow rules in the classroom, school, and community
Identify the consequences of following or not following rules in the classroom, school, and community
Use a procedure for how people can effectively work together to improve classrooms and communities
Grade 1
Understand how people engage with and participate in the community.
Individuals and groups play a role in shaping communities and in making of rules and laws
Differences between rights and responsibilities of citizens in communities
Compare various processes or strategies people can use to improve communities
Grade 2
Understand how freedom, equality, and democracy contribute to the government of America
Principles of democracy, how shape American government
Role of government in protecting freedom and equality of individuals
Structure and function of 3 branches of government at national level
How different groups advocate for freedom and equality