Fundamentals of Civic Engagement
Description
This 90-minute program teaches students about the way local, state, and federal governments operate, and how they function at different levels to keep society running and working for all American citizens. Students will also learn about how Alice Paul used her understanding of government and civics to help guarantee the vote for women in America.
Participants will learn about American democracy in a way that gives them building blocks to grow as responsible, engaged citizens. The workshop will combine history and civics in a fun and interactive program that will help young people understand how every citizen has a voice through their vote, and that every vote counts.
Offered At
Alice Paul Institute
The Alice Paul Institute (API) is located in Historic Paulsdale, the farm where Alice Paul was born and raised. Now a National Historic Landmark, Paulsdale is one of only 4% of all such designated places that honors the life and work of a woman. There are no others in the region honoring a woman that are open for public visitation. The 6 acre grounds were once a nearly 200 acre farm belonging to the Paul family.
API was founded in 1984 to honor the legacy of Alice Paul’s work for gender equality through education and leadership development. Our programs train the next generation of leaders who, like Alice, will strive to make the world more equal for all people. We highlight Alice and other trailblazers in leadership development and civic engagement programs for people of all ages. API continues to advocate for the Equal Rights Amendment which, when finalized, will give equal legal protections to people of all genders.
Details
Subjects
20th Century, Women's History, Government & Civics
Capacity
35 students
Duration
90 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Price Options
$10.00 per Person for School Group
$8.00 per Person for Title I School