A shortened presentation about the Civic Values that we share as a nation and why students should be aware of them and begin to use them in their lives.
2. “There’s the country of
America, which you have to
defend, but there’s also the idea
of America. America is more
than just a country, it’s an idea.
An idea that’s supposed to be
contagious.”
– Bono, musician and activist, lead
singer for the band U2
3. “The steady character of our
countrymen is a rock to which we
may safely moor… Unequivocal
[clear] in principle, reasonable in
manner, we shall be able I hope to
do a great deal of good to the cause
of freedom & harmony” – Thomas
Jeffreson, third President of the
United States
4. Today’s Activity:
With your group, you will proceed
around the room, reading
different scenarios and coming up
with responses for them based on
the civic value (those ideas that
we all share and make us a nation)
that will appear on the board.
24. Why you are here?
• Part of the reason that you are in
school is help you learn these
values and exercise them in your life
as you become a contributing
member of society.