Grade 11 Lesson: Civic Engagement

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10 questions
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In this lesson, you will explain how people can be civically engaged.

Essential Question: What is civic engagement, and how can I get involved?
In this lesson, you will explain how people can be civically engaged.

Essential Question: What is civic engagement, and how can I get involved?
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Read the compelling question and provide your initial responses.

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You have to be able to vote in order to be civically engaged.

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Which of the following are societal problems the video identified? Select three correct answers.

The video stated, "Even if they wanted to, no single sector could solve all of a community's problems." Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Why?

Civic engagement is any time someone takes _______ to _______ their _______ and encourages others to do it too.
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Match the type of civic engagement with its example.

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Political
posting about local polling stations on social media
Volunteering
joining others to clean up trash in nearby rivers and lakes
Fundraising
hosting a bake sale for student scholarships
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Which of the following is a historical example of civic engagement?

Read the article about civic engagement and then respond to the following questions.
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Civic engagement can include paid and unpaid forms of political participation.

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According to the source, why should youth be civically engaged? Do you agree or disagree with their stance? Explain.

With a partner, discuss issues that are affecting your school or community. Then, determine which problems you think your class could best respond to.
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