A Field Trip That Brings Civics to Life
Support Georgia Social Studies Standards Through Interactive Learning
Help your students connect classroom concepts to real-world action at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Through immersive exhibits, hands-on activities, and powerful stories of changemakers, students explore what it means to be informed, engaged citizens and discover how individuals can make a difference in their communities.
Whether you’re teaching local government, citizenship, constitutional principles, or the Civil Rights Movement, a field trip to the Center reinforces key Georgia Social Studies Standards while creating meaningful learning experiences students will remember long after they return to the classroom.
Why Teachers Choose the Center
Students will:
- Explore the rights and responsibilities of citizens
- Understand how democratic government works
- Analyze how individuals and groups have shaped society
- Examine historical and contemporary civic issues
- Practice critical thinking, empathy, and civic engagement
- Discover how their voices and actions can contribute to the common good
An Interactive Civics Experience
The Center helps students understand not only how democracy works, but how they can actively participate in it.
Learning Connections by Grade Level
Themes across Grades 3–5
The Georgia standards emphasize students being able to:
- Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
- Explain how democratic government works.
- Analyze how individuals and groups have influenced society.
- Practice respectful civic participation.
- Use historical examples to understand current civic issues.
Grade 3:
Georgia’s standards introduce students to:
- Why governments exist
- The responsibilities of citizens
- Local government and community leadership
- How individuals contribute to the common good
Recommended Exhibits for grade 3:
Change Agent Adventure
Students meet inspiring changemakers and learn how everyday people can create positive change in their communities.
Hands-on activities encourage students to practice problem-solving, collaboration, and civic participation.
Grade 5:
Georgia’s standards focus on:
- The U.S. Constitution
- Separation of powers
- Rights and responsibilities of citizens
- Civic participation in a democracy
- Efforts to expand freedom and equality throughout U.S. history
Recommended Exhibits for grade 5:
Action Lab
Interactive experiences help students explore civic participation and community engagement.
Change Agent Adventure
Students discover how individual actions can influence society and drive change.
Explore the history of the American Civil Rights Movement and the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection and Experiences
Learn about Dr. King’s leadership, vision, and lasting impact on democratic participation and social change.
Ready to Plan Your Visit?
Give your students an unforgettable learning experience that supports Georgia standards while inspiring curiosity, critical thinking, and civic engagement.
Submit an inquiry today to begin planning your field trip.