August 29th, 2006

Citizen Education - How Do Students Learn To Be Active Citizens? - www.citizenshipeducation.org - More Information Phone Number: 952.681.6688 - Career Development Director Debbie Belfry and Dean of Students Renee Sbrocco from the Bloomington Public Schools - Make Citizenship Education, from The Tom Burnett Family Foundation, part of your school year and help your students make a difference in their world!

Written especially for middle school students. Provides middle school teachers with lesson plans, handouts, and ideas! Flexible units fit into current social studies and language arts curriculums
Available experienced educators to answer questions, provide ideas, and guide you through the year.

Citizenship Education is completely free of charge.

How does the program work? Citizenship Education has three parts to extend throughout the school year. Once you're registered, download the materials, then print and copy.
1. In September, teach a series of five lessons designed to help students engage the tools for ethical citizenship. Together you’ll explore concepts of citizenship and encourage awareness of heroism in both everyday and extraordinary acts.
2. From October through April, teach one lesson per month. These seven lessons combine provocative content and solid, skill-building activities.
3. To culminate the learning process, your teaching team and students will collaboratively plan a Tom Burnett Memorial Day of Service using the mini-lessons included in the curriculum.
Your students will have an opportunity to reach out into the community and develop their values of service, empathy, and compassion. The event is a very meaningful way to wrap up the school year.