Civic Participation

Introduction

This strand introduces children to the broad notion of civic participation and how their actions at home and school are helpful forms of responsibility. Students will explore roles and responsibilities in their families, schools, and communities, developing an understanding of leadership, cooperation, and respect.

Focusing Questions

1. What are our roles and responsibilities in our family, school and community?
2. What can we do to keep our class clean?
3. Why should we keep our environment clean and tidy?
4. Where should we put our garbage?
5. How do you feel when your environment is untidy?
6. Who are the people you can turn to when you need help?
7. How do you know when you feel unsafe?
8. What can you do when you feel unsafe?
9. Who is a leader?
10. What do leaders do?
11. Why do we need leaders?