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Civic Engagement and How Students Can Get Involved

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There is no age limit on civic engagement. Even if your pupils are not old enough to vote, they are old enough to get involved. Show them how with a PBS lesson that underscores the importance of civic participation and models ways young people can get their voices heard.

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
the voting rights act, voting rights, civic duty, freedom of speech, the bill of rights, non-violent protest, protests, the first amendment, civil disobedience, civics
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have the class brainstorm additional questions they could use as part of the interview project
  • Enlarge and post the Branches of Government infographic
  • Add the names and titles of local and state officials to the infographic
Classroom Considerations
  • Class members must have access to computers with internet
Pros
  • Includes a link to seven additional EXTRA lesson plans
  • Also included is a link to the interactive iCivics website
Cons
  • None