Topics of Interest

Explore curriculum paths that trace topics across units and the span of New Hampshire history.

Civics

This curriculum path addresses all four components outlined in the State of New Hampshire's 2023 law defining civics education, specifically the acquisition of civic knowledge, the development of civic skills, an understanding of how civic institutions operate and what role the people play in them, and an appreciation for free speech and civil discourse.

Lesson Plan 18.1

What Is Democracy?

Explore the characteristics of American democracy

Lesson Plan 6.1

Our Constitutions

Learn about the U.S. and N.H. Constitutions and create a classroom constitution

Lesson Plan 6.3

Understanding the Preamble

Discover the purpose of the Constitution and link it to real-life examples

Lesson Plan 6.4

Constitutional Compromise

Study two historic examples of important compromises to see why it is necessary for good government

Lesson Plan 18.2

What Is a Living Document?

Explore how constitutions are amended

Lesson Plan 6.6

Protected Rights

Examine how rights are protected by federal and state Bills of Rights

Lesson Plan 18.7

Rights and Responsibilities

Connect rights and responsibilities to historic and modern-day examples

Lesson Plan 18.9

Good Citizenship and Civic Engagement

Define good citizenship in adults and children

Lesson Plan 18.10

Media Literacy

Exploring media literacy with real-life examples

Lesson Plan 16.3

Voting in New Hampshire

Learn what the N.H. Constitution says about voting and trace how ballots have changed over time

Lesson 16.1

What Is a Primary?

Hold a class primary to choose a state sport

Lesson Plan 18.3

Federalism and the Separation of Powers

Compare levels of governance in a school and play a game to practice dividing power

Lesson Plan 7.2

New Hampshire's State House

Create a museum exhibit about the New Hampshire state house and its symbols

Lesson Plan 18.4

The New Hampshire State Legislature

Identify core parts of the state legislative process

Lesson Plan 18.5

Local Government

Learn about local issues and participate in a mock town meeting

Lesson Plan 18.8

How Do Taxes Work?

Debate public and private services and how the government pays for things

Lesson Plan 18.11

Perspectives in Democracy

Define debate and discussion and hold a mock town meeting to model civil discourse

Lesson Plan 9.1

A Citizen's Primer

Create an educational primer to celebration the country, the state, or another form of community