Welcome to EL/Civics Activities!
On Common Ground is a series of dramatic episodes about what it means to be a citizen of the United States. Each episode is about 30 minutes long and deals with real-life choices citizens face in their neighborhoods and cities. A short US history segment follows each episode.
Below are links to activities based on themes in the On Common Ground series. You do not have to watch the videos to complete the activities, but the activities can be used with the videos as listed below.
Civic Participation
Federal Government
State Government
Local Government
Branches of Government: Legislative Branch
Branches of Government: Judicial Branch
Branches of Government: Executive Branch
Voting
United States History
On Common Ground, Episode 1
Colonies Declare Independence
On Common Ground, Episode 2
The New Government
The Constitution
The First President
On Common Ground, Episode 3
The Bill of Rights
On Common Ground, Episode 12
Symbols of the United States
Financial/Economic Literacy
Managing Debt:
What Is Debt?
Opening a Checking Account
Creating a Budget
Economic Rights:
Your Economic Rights
Starting a Business in Oregon
Protecting an Idea with a Copyright or Patent
Employment Literacy
Looking for a Job
Filling Out a Job Application
Writing a Resume
Interviewing for a Job
Naturalization/Citizenship
Applying for Citizenship
Learning About US Government and History