Who Lived Here First?: Introduction to Indigenous Peoples and Land Sovereignty Students will learn about the history of Native Americans as the original inhabitants of North America, understanding that Indigenous peoples lived here long before the United States existed and that their diverse cultures and communities continue to thrive today. Through a read-aloud of “We
Elementary Resources
The Elementary Civics Lessons resource category is a specialized digital repository curated by the Annenberg Classroom, offering comprehensive, age-appropriate instructional materials that introduce young learners to fundamental principles of American democracy, constitutional rights, civic responsibility, and active citizenship. Designed specifically for K-5 educators, these lessons provide engaging, standards-aligned content that helps students understand core democratic concepts, the structure of government, the importance of individual rights, and the ways citizens can participate in their community and national civic life. Each resource is carefully developed by constitutional experts and education specialists to ensure developmentally appropriate content that simplifies complex civic ideas, uses interactive teaching strategies, and encourages students to think critically about democratic principles, constitutional protections, and the roles and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society.
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