Book Activities

Read the current chapter online: "The Flag of the Union" Suggestions Learn more about the flag flying over the Capitol Building. Make a flip book explaining the four things the author says … [Read more...] about Free Civic Studies Lesson 12: The Flag

Read the current chapter online: "The Office-Holder" Suggestions Compare the number of government workers mentioned in the book with the number in recent years. Calculate the percent increase … [Read more...] about Free Civic Studies Lesson 11: The Office-Holder

Read the current chapter online: "The Departments of Justice, Interior, & Agriculture" Suggestions Rock Creek Park was the third park established by the government and was authorized in … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 10: The Departments of Justice, Interior, & Agriculture

Read the current chapter online: "The Treasury and the Post-Office" Suggestions Learn more about "The Soldiers Home." View the Winfield Scott statue mentioned in the book. Learn more about … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 9: The Treasury & The Post Office

Read the current chapter online: "The State, War, and Navy Departments" Suggestions Mark the following on a map of Maryland (see resources below): Mount Vernon. The Potomac. The … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 8: The State & Defense Departments

Read the current chapter online: "The Supreme Court" Suggestions View the different Smithsonian museums, galleries, and zoo. Learn more about the "crypt." "Just like the deepest dungeon … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 7: The Supreme Court

Read the current chapter online: "The House of Representatives" Suggestions Learn more about Statuary Hall. Learn more about the Old Hall of the House (now Statuary Hall). View Westward … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 6: The House of Representatives

Read the current chapter online: "The Senate" Suggestions In 1894, when the book was published, streetcars were used to transport tourists. Read more about A Streetcar City at the Smithsonian. … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 5: The Senate

Read the current chapter online: "The Cabinet" Suggestions We'll have to forgive the children's uncle for his rather low (and outdated) view of the nature of girls.... Meanwhile, when the book … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 4: The Cabinet