Learning Tools
Here you’ll find links and educational suggestions for key elements of the Free Republic informational archive.
constitutional comparison
Analyze the Free Republic’s Constitution in comparison to the U.S. version. For lower grades, the concept behind an individual clause can be developed into a learning plan, for higher grades, the viability and specifics of the constitutions can be investigated.
create your own symbols
What are the symbols of a nation and why? Students can use the symbols of the Free Republic, the State of California and the U.S. as starting points for the design of their own seals, flags, and totems.
human rights for all
An overview of the global community and its commitment (or lack thereof) to basic human rights for all. Students can analyze human rights, the United Nations, and geography, asking ‘why?’ at each step along the way.
government spending
Where do our taxes go? Are they allocated effectively and fairly? The Free Republic of California’s Year One Budget breaks down all the numbers, allowing students to understand how a government works and how adjustments to the numbers can greatly improve communities.
An Empathetic and Correct Revision
Our history books are flawed. Use the Free Republic of California historical timeline to highlight and discuss differences in the telling of history, the rationale for those differences and their effect on society.