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    Civic Participation Activities

    Explore activities that help students understand communication technology, transportation, political evolution, government systems, and democracy.

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    technology
    communication
    history
    transportation
    politics
    government
    civics
    democracy
    voting
    citizenship
    geography
    representation
    heroes
    culture
    Communication Technology

    Communication Technology

    Explore how communication technology has evolved over time and its impact on society.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Identify ways in which communication technology has evolved over time
    • Create a timeline of changes in communications technology
    • Appreciate that improvements in technology have significantly impacted how people communicate
    technology
    communication
    history
    2-3 lessons
    Easy
    Transportation Evolution

    Transportation Evolution

    Compare current forms of transportation to those used in the past and their impact on society.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Compare current forms of transportation to those used in the past
    • Investigate challenges in local transportation and predict future solutions
    • Appreciate that efficient transportation has implications for our economy, environment, and health
    transportation
    history
    technology
    2-3 lessons
    Medium
    Political Evolution

    Political Evolution

    Learn about the major events in the political evolution of your country or territory.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • List some of the major events in the political evolution of your country-territory
    • Show the sequence of political milestones on a timeline from colony to independence/semi-independence
    • Appreciate the importance of patriotism and the role of national leaders in achieving political change
    politics
    history
    government
    3-4 lessons
    Medium
    Government System

    Government System

    Understand the type of government system in your country and its responsibilities.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Describe the type of government system in your country
    • Investigate and outline the various purposes and responsibilities of your government
    • Appreciate that the government system and structure is influenced by the history of colonization
    government
    politics
    civics
    2-3 lessons
    Medium
    Democracy in Action

    Democracy in Action

    Learn what democracy is and how we can actively participate in our democratic system.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Explain what democracy is and share some examples
    • Demonstrate ways in which we can actively participate in our democracy
    • Appreciate the value of democracy for protecting our individual rights and freedom
    democracy
    voting
    citizenship
    2-3 lessons
    Medium
    Political Constituencies

    Political Constituencies

    Identify political constituencies in your country and understand their importance for local representation.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Identify that there are political constituencies in our country
    • Locate the boundaries of the political constituency to which you belong
    • Appreciate the importance of these constituencies for ensuring local representation
    politics
    geography
    representation
    2-3 lessons
    Easy
    National Heroes

    National Heroes

    Learn about key figures who have made significant contributions to your national development.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Identify key figures who have made significant contributions to our national development
    • Develop criteria to justify determining who is a national hero/heroine
    • Appreciate the contribution of key figures to our national development
    heroes
    history
    culture
    2-3 lessons
    Easy

    Teacher Resources

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