Did you know Americans are better at naming the Three Stooges than naming the three branches of government? Anecdotal evidence, along with reams of formal research, points to a great need for citizenship education.
Modern Woodmen of America's Patriotic Civics Program aims to prepare young people to be strong members of society by:
- Providing a forum for developing positive character traits
- Pointing out historical highlights
- Introducing important vocabulary and governmental concepts
- Setting the stage for civic involvement
- Offering a framework to instill personal, community and national pride