**WISH GRANTED** SS1 - Civics

This interactive, literature based program helps first and second grade students at Bell develop and appreciation for the rule of law, a respect for the views of others, as well as reading, communication and cooperative problem solving skills. (Sh-h-h! Don't tell the kids; they think they are just having fun listening to stories, role-playing, drawing, acting in plays, and voicing their opinions!) First grade students hear stories from large lap books, each using animals and other characters to explore the concepts of Authority, Justice, Responsibility, and Privacy. Then, they use these concepts to complete a variety of activities. In second grade, authentic children's literature sources are used to introduce Governance, Conflict Resolution, Responsibility, and Service. Our second grade program also includes lessons from visiting attorneys. Culminating activities for second grade include a mock trial and a service project. Materials used are from the Center for Civic Education and the Chicago Rights Foundation.

This "Suggested Wish" for the current Kindergarteners will be implemented in the next school year when they are 1st Graders beginning the two-year civics curriculum.

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