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- EduPlace Citizenship Index
- This page has a list of links to various Citizenship-related web sites. Many of the links listed on this page are in this index.
- Fostering Civic Virtue: Character Education In The Social Studies
- This treatise is based on the idea that At the heart of social studies is the obligation to teach democratic principles and to inspire civic virtue in the young people who will shape our future. The aim of this position paper is to call for action in the social studies profession that will foster public virtue and moral character in America's youth.
- Georgia Stories: History Online Values & Character Education - Citizenship.
- Georgia Stories: History Online - Values & Character Education Citizenship page.
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- Benjamin Quinto: A Better World for Youth
- This page tells about Benjamin, a seventeen-year-old boy who "..gave birth to the UN Youth Assembly (UNYA). Although the concept wasn't new, Benjamin's timing and commitment to make it happen, gave the idea a life of its own...
- Trevor Farrel: Trevor's Place
- This wonderful true story about an 11 year old boy illustrates how an act of kindness and a true spirit of service can work tremendous miracles! "..Each night, Trevor and his parents drove into the city and gave away extra clothes and blankets. After using all the extra clothes in his house, he had a problem: How could he get more help for his homeless friends?.."
- April Fleming: It’s Not What You Have
- April Fleming could have decided to sit around feeling sorry for herself. After all, she was only a teenager yet she was dying of a terrible disease, her parents were drug addicts and her father was in prison. Instead, she chose to spend her last two years helping homeless people. "..Seventeen year-old April Fleming made a difference in more peoples' lives in the last two years of her life than most make in a lifetime..."
- William Halfmoon: Model Nez Perce
- William Halfmoon, a Native American of the Nez Perce tribe, works hard, not only for himself, but for others. "..Through Karate, William has learned commitment, structure, focus and most importantly, about himself. William assists his Sensei and helps other Karate students. He has participated in the March of Dimes Walk America charity fund raisers and in the Big Brothers-Big Sisters charity bowling tournament. William strives to be a positive role model for Native American youth.
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- The American Immigration Home Page
- Founded as a 10th grade history project, this page contains a wealth of material on the subject of immigration to America. It includes information about the experiences of immigrants including motivations for immigration, their reception in America, their impact on the country, and other factors by time period.
- CQ's American Voter
- This page has news about American politics and special features which allow you to look up information about your congressman, compare your views on a list of issues to any member of congress you select, look up information in the reference section and view a hot-list of web sites on American politics.
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- George Washington Carver
- This short biography tells about George Washington Carver's amazing life, his tremendous accomplishments and his unquenchable passion for learning. "..George spent hours exploring the world around him and was constantly asking questions. He wanted to know about everything..." Despite its brevity, the poignant description of the hardships he faced, the loving family who raised him and his inspiring attitude make this a very compelling story.
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