Lessons in Civics provides a broad overview of what it means to be part of a community, including: what it means to be a member of a community; the purpose and importance of rules and laws; characteristics of good citizenship; examples of good citizenship from history; how our community helps us and how we can help our community; throughout history people have fought to change unfair laws; understanding that in the United States, laws are made by leaders who are elected; know national holidays and American symbols.