Teaching civics in the library
Subtitle: an instructional and historical guide for school and public librarians
By: Reneé Critcher Lyons
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 213
ISBN-13: 9780786496723
Subjects: Study and teaching (Secondary); Bibliography; Citizenship; Activity programs; School libraries; Children's libraries; Study and teaching (Elementary); Young adults' libraries; Civics; School librarian participation in curriculum planning; Standards; Juvenile literature; History
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 205) and index.
Table of contents: title: The importance of civics education : are we a nation of participants or spectators?; title: History and current status of civics education in public schools; title: Anticipated 21st century progression; title: Traditional role of school and public libraries in civics education; title: 21st century role of school and public libraries in civics education; title: Collection development for civics education integration; title: Thematic integration : introduction and activities and resources, pre-K to grade 1; title: Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 2/4; title: Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 5/6; title: Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 7/8; title: Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 9/10; title: Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 11/12; title: Civics-related reading promotion plans; title: Lesson plans in association with foreign-born American patriots : sixteen volunteer leaders in the Revolutionary War; title: Ask for support : civic organizations, resource centers, civic institutes, and support networks; title: Closing tips and thoughts; title: Appendix A. Discussion; title: Appendix B. Civic action; title: Appendix C. Civic service.