Grades: 1-6
Length: 12/17 Minute
Rights: Annual Lease

My America combines elements of traditional civics and social science curricula with techniques and activities that encourage children to participate actively in their schools and local communities, and to experience the democratic process. The series innovatively explores the basics of American government: how laws are made, ideals of a democratic government, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. America is defined not as the traditional melting pot but as a country rich in diversity and community. A program for adults explores the importance of community involvement in schools and the Professional Development program provides ideas about the importance of teaching and acknowledging multiculturalism in the classroom.

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Tuesday  1/13/09  2:00-4:00 a.m.  #1-6
Wednesday 1/14/09 2:00-4:00 a.m. #7-12

1. What Is A Flag? H: 1.15, 2.9, 3.11, 4.7
2. A Pledge Is A Promise. E: 1.12, 2.9, 3.7, 3.10, 4.7, 4.9, H: 1.13, 2.9, 3.11, 3.12, 4.7
3. Neighborhood And Community. H: 1.13, 2.9, 3.13, 4.7
4. Liberty And Justice. H: 3.3, 3.4, 3.12, 3.13, 4.5, 4.7, 5.4, 5.5, 6.11
5. What Is An American? H: 3.3, 4.1, 5.1, 5.10, 6.1, 6.11
6. The Story Of The National Anthem. H: 3.11, 4.7, 5.3
7. What Is A Democracy? H: 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 4.3, 5.4, 5.5, 6.3
8. Becoming An Active Citizen. H: 3.1, 3.12, 4.3, 5.10, 6.7
9. How Our Laws Are Made. E: 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.3, 6.1, H: 3.12, 4.7, 5.4, 5.5, 6.8
10. Rights And Responsibilities. H: 3.12, 3.13, 4.4, 5.4, 5.5, 6.10
11. Parents, Teachers, And Community: Working Together.
12. Teaching In A Multicultural Society.