Skip to Main Content

Educator Hub
Explore our wide range of educator resources
Resource Types
High School US History Resources
High School Government Resources
Middle School Resources
Elementary Resources - BRI Jr
Categories
We Teach History & Civics
Each of our resources is free, scholar reviewed, and easy to implement. Browse our full collection by subject, grade-level, era, or term.
Explore All of Our Resources
Student Hub
Learn and grow with the Bill of Rights Institute
Video Resources
Homework Help Videos
Supreme Court Case Overview Videos
AP Gov Required Cases Videos
Resource Types
MyImpact Challenge
Showcase your service project for a chance to win $10,000! MyImpact Challenge accepts projects that are charitable, government intiatives, or entrepreneurial in nature. Open to students aged 13-19.
Find out More
Invest In Our Future
Learn how to become a corporate partner with BRI
Partner with Us
Power of the Printed Word
Contact Us
Help give students the civic education they deserve
Make the most immediate impact through a gift to BRI today to promote freedom and opportunity for students and teachers across America.
Learn how you can support our work
About BRI
The Bill of Rights Institute teaches civics and history. We equip students and teachers to live the ideals of a free and just society.
Board and Staff
BRI Blog
Our Authors
FAQs
Statement of Academic Integrity
Join Our Team
Request Professional Development
Financial and Transparency
Press Information
Contact Us
Data Compliance
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
About Us
We seek an America where we more perfectly realize the promise of liberty and equality expressed in the Declaration of Independence. This calls for civic education that helps students examine the story of our country and exercise the skills of citizenship.
Learn More

Login or Sign Up

Video

How to be a Civic Leader | BRI Jr. | Constitution Day 2025

Grade: 3–5
Duration: 3 min
Topics: Constitution
Published: Sep 17, 2025

Watch

About this video

What does it mean to be a civic leader in your own community? In this story, four friends see a problem in their neighborhood and realize they can take action to help. By working together, they show how responsibility, good judgment, and cooperation can make their streets safer for everyone.

Standards

Check whether this resource aligns with your state’s standards →

Related Resources

A guide on becoming a civic leader, including directions and definitions for a viewing activity.

Educator ResourceHow To Be a Civic Leader Viewing Guide

A student guide to accompany the "How To Be a Civic Leader" video.

Image promoting Constitution Day with the text "Democracy in Action" and a historical photo of people shaking hands.

VideoDemocracy in Action | BRI Jr. | Constitution Day 2025

Democracy in Action explores how the Constitution has guided Americans from its writing in 1787 to pivotal moments in history. From the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education to Elizabeth Eckford’s courageous walk as part of the Little Rock Nine, this story highlights how individuals have lived out the Constitution’s principles of equality and justice.

Image promoting Constitution Day 2026 with text "Road to the Constitution" and background of the Constitution.

PageConstitution Day

Explore our Constitution Day Resources and get access to our Live YouTube Show

Reading handout with sections for name, date, class, vocabulary list, and an introductory text about U.S. government history.

Activity3-5 Elementary Constitution Reading

Readings that provide an overview of the development of the Constitution and the major items discussed at Constitutional Convention.