We the People curriculum provides the facilitator with a cohesive educational plan to guide intentional learning experiences with youth that will prepare them with the knowledge and competencies to become active and engaged citizens. We the People is specially designed to prepare youth for a meaningful capstone event, such as the 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus conference.
The curriculum consists of six lessons, which include experiential learning activities and inquiry-based learning to support the National 4-H Citizenship Mission Mandate. The curriculum highlights the key focus areas of citizenship as defined by the National 4-H Headquarters. These areas include:
- Civic Education
- Civic Engagement
- Personal Development
- Service Learning
Each lesson is supported with four different facilitator and student pieces:
- We the People Lesson Plan
- Lesson PowerPoint® Presentations
- Lesson Agenda
- Capstone Event Newsletter
Resources
Learning Outcomes
- Strengthen communication, leadership and other citizenship skills on a local, state and national level.
- Understand the importance of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders.
- Exchange ideas, practice respect and form friendships with other youth from diverse backgrounds.
- Empower young people to be well-informed citizens who are actively engaged in their communities and the world.
Resources
Several places throughout the curriculum refer back to this website to find additional resources to help facilitate different activities. Below you will find links to view or download these additional resources.
Lesson 3 Resources
Martin Luther King, "I have a dream" Speech
Lesson 4 Resources
Cultural Activity Photos
Lesson 5 Resources
Service Learning Project Example