Unit 1 Primary Source Materials
· Quotes from a variety of historical figures
· “Declaration of Independence” by Thomas Jefferson
· “Bill of Rights” by James Madison et al.
· The United States “Oath of Allegiance”
· “Citizenship Day Proclamation” by Ronald Reagan
· “On the Duty of Civil Disobedience” by Henry David Thoreau
· “Eulogy on Henry Clay” by Abraham Lincoln
· “Opening Statement to Foreign Relations Committee” by Condoleezza Rice
· “Statement on the Senate Reception Room” by Senator John F. Kennedy
· “What makes a good citizen?” from American Profile
· Propaganda Posters created by the United States Federal Government
· A selection of Public Service Announcements created in conjunction with the Ad Council
In this lesson, students will learn both to be informed and to be engaged as they learn about an issue that is important to them, and communicate their thoughts on the issue to the President of the United States.
The Center for Civic Education and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation have collaborated to produce 'Ronald Reagan: Our Fortieth President', a lesson for elementary school students in grades 4 - 6 that tells the story of Ronald Reagan's rise from a small town in Illinois to the highest political office in the United States: the presidency. It also examines his political principles. The lesson focuses on Ronald Reagan's leadership as president. When you have completed this lesson, you should be able to: