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Here are the teacher pack items for Why Civics Matters:
In this experience, students learn what civics is and why they are studying it. First, students define the word citizen. Then, they learn about the importance of studying civics. Next, they watch a video highlighting an example of civic behavior. Finally, they create an infographic explaining civics to a younger audience. Students will collaborate in small groups for scene 2 to scene 4. ObjectivesOverview
Over the coming school year, you will be studying about civics. In this experience, you will learn what civics means. You will explain why it is important and how people can be involved in civic activities.
Objectives
Write your own definition for the word citizen. If you need help, look up the word in a dictionary.
Discuss that a citizen is a person who lives in a specific place: a town, city, state, or country. Citizens have special rights and/or privileges for living in that particular place. Most often the word is used in relation to residents of a country who are native or naturalized and have declared their allegiance to the nation and have duties and rights from the government.
Divide students into their small groups for the next three scenes.
When everyone is ready to continue, unlock the next scene.
