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    Civic Participation

    Grade 1 Social Studies

    Essential Learning Outcome

    To understand that we have roles and responsibilities in our families, school, and community

    15
    Outcomes
    15
    Activities
    8
    Videos
    11
    Focus Areas

    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?

    Activity Types in This Strand

    discussion
    creative
    role play
    demonstration
    investigation
    matching
    gallery walk
    reflection