Teaching civics in the library : an instructional and historical guide for school and public librarians / Reneé Critcher Lyons.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The importance of civics education : are we a nation of participants or spectators? -- History and current status of civics education in public schools -- Anticipated 21st century progression -- Traditional role of school and public libraries in civics education -- 21st century role of school and public libraries in civics education -- Collection development for civics education integration -- Thematic integration : introduction and activities and resources, pre-K to grade 1 -- Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 2/4 -- Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 5/6 -- Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 7/8 -- Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 9/10 -- Thematic integration : activities and resources, grades 11/12 -- Civics-related reading promotion plans -- Lesson plans in association with foreign-born American patriots : sixteen volunteer leaders in the Revolutionary War -- Ask for support : civic organizations, resource centers, civic institutes, and support networks -- Closing tips and thoughts -- Appendix A. Discussion -- Appendix B. Civic action -- Appendix C. Civic service.

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2016. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.