“Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction.” – Ronald Reagan.
A dynamic curriculum featuring live theatrical events are successfully helping schools teach more powerful civics, character, financial literacy and career lessons in K-12 classrooms. Liberty Learning Foundation’s active civics program and interactive resources empower educators to teach these crucial lessons in less time, with higher retention, and alongside STEM subjects, to round out the equation for truly outstanding citizens. The citizenship and character education programs provide immersive experiences that are shaping and empowering future generations of great Americans. Live experiences are divided into age groups, Hands on Liberty: Grades K-2, Super Citizens: Grades 3-5, American Character: Grades 6-8, and Citizen Promise: Grades 9-12.
Hands on Liberty: Grades K-2 provides hands-on learning where civics and learning go hand-in-hand! This introductory program is an age-appropriate four-part method that uses hilarious, one-of-a-kind hand-puppet videos, music, hands-on activities and a powerful group activity to help educators round out the equation for teaching civics, character, financial literacy, career exploration and personal responsibility to students.
Super Citizens: Grades 3-5 addresses the urgent need for maximized civic, character, financial and career education while making these lessons exciting and age appropriate. A Project Based Learning Activity called Torch Teams allows students to honor heroes in their local community, all while learning to become responsible, outstanding citizens themselves.
American Character: Grades 6-8 creates an exciting experience for students to learn lessons in civic responsibility, character building, financial literacy, career development, community engagement and the Great American story that helps them discover and define their role in America’s future. As the name suggests, this resource teaches the history behind 10 pivotal American characters such as Harriet Tubman, Benjamin Franklin and Abraham Lincoln while highlighting the motivating character traits which distinguish these individuals as extraordinarily significant heroes in the American experience. This program, in conjunction with the #GoodCharacters service-learning project, is compatible with any American history, civics or government class. The program concludes with a student-led “Expo” where they share their ideas and execution of service projects with peers, parents and press.
Citizen Promise: Grades 9-12 helps high school students become life, career, and citizen-ready. The model creates an environment for success, sets goals for engagement and rewards achievement. By leveraging public-private partnerships, students are encouraged and supported as they learn about founding documents of American history and their relevance today. Students are challenged to apply corresponding concepts to develop essential skills, build character and increase community involvement through Citizen Actions. Students will use their Time, Talent and Treasure to make an impact on their community. Opportunities throughout the year help inspire and educate the whole citizen by ensuring the comprehension of critical civic, character, historical and career/life knowledge.
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