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    Grade 6 Civic Participation Activities

    Develop global citizenship skills through engaging activities that explore national identity, international cooperation, and active participation in addressing social issues.

    Focus: Active Global Citizenship

    National Identity

    Explore what makes us proud citizens and understand national symbols

    Students explore national identity through anthem reflection, symbol research, and community interviews. Activities include creating national symbol posters, interviewing community leaders, and expressing national pride through creative projects that connect personal identity to citizenship.

    Featured Activities:

    National Anthem Reflection & Identity Exploration
    National Identity Research Carousel
    National Symbol Poster Creation
    Community Resource Person Interview
    National SymbolsCultural HeritageCivic PrideCommunity Leaders

    International Organizations

    Understand how countries work together through global organizations

    Students investigate international organizations like the UN, WHO, and UNICEF through mapping activities, research projects, and cooperation simulations. They learn how global challenges require international cooperation and understand their country's role in the global community.

    Featured Activities:

    World Map International Connections
    Tiered International Organization Learning
    Choice Board Project
    Cooperation Simulation Games
    United NationsWHO & UNICEFCARICOMGlobal Cooperation

    Social Issues

    Analyze current social challenges and develop informed perspectives

    Students examine social issues affecting the Eastern Caribbean through media analysis, news report creation, and structured debates. They develop critical thinking skills while learning to analyze complex problems and communicate informed perspectives on important social challenges.

    Featured Activities:

    Social Issues Media Gallery Walk
    News Report Simulation Project
    Social Issues Debate Tournament
    Climate ChangeEconomic InequalityMigrationMedia Literacy

    International Cooperation

    Experience how countries collaborate to solve global challenges

    Students participate in Model UN simulations, analyze cooperation case studies, and explore Eastern Caribbean regional partnerships. They learn how international cooperation addresses global challenges and understand the importance of diplomatic collaboration in solving complex problems.

    Featured Activities:

    Case Study Analysis of Global Cooperation
    Model United Nations Simulation
    Eastern Caribbean Cooperation Project
    Model UNDiplomacyRegional PartnershipsGlobal Solutions

    Civic Participation Learning Approach

    Active Citizenship

    Students develop skills for meaningful participation in democratic processes and community life.

    Global Perspective

    Activities connect local citizenship to global citizenship and international cooperation.

    Collaborative Problem-Solving

    Students learn to work together to address complex social issues and global challenges.

    21st Century Skills Development

    Civic Participation activities develop essential skills for active citizenship in a globalized world:

    Critical Thinking:

    Analyzing complex social issues and multiple perspectives

    Communication:

    Expressing ideas clearly in debates and presentations

    Collaboration:

    Working together in simulations and group projects

    Digital Literacy:

    Using technology for research and media creation