We feel that nothing we can do will make a difference. Children feel this way even more. They can't drive or vote or even make decisions about their own lives. Adults make most of the decisions for them. Being young does not necessarily mean being without responsibility.
Children are very concerned about the world they live in.
They want to take part in making their world a better place for themselves and others. Starting in their own communities children can learn how to participate in society and what it means to be a good citizen. Teachers can find many untapped resources right in their own community, whether large or small. This web site will show how teachers can teach about their own community, what makes it a community, and what the students can do to participate in the life of the community. You will find background information, lesson plans, and parent extension activities to help your study of community issues.