Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Activate

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

7, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

In this interactive game from iCivics, students learn how to make a positive change in their community. Students campaign for an issue of their choice, learn how to grow an organization of friends into a national movement, and engage the community and elected leaders to raise awareness and support for their cause. This game can be played when teaching a lesson on civic and community activities for reinforcement or after as an assessment.

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    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 7 - 7th Grade: Civics

    SS10.7C.12

    Describe how the United States can be improved by individual and group participation in civic and community activities.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.7C.12

    Vocabulary

    • civic
    • community
    • political process
    • political participation
    • political parties
    • campaigns

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Individual citizens and community groups can improve their community by actively participating in the political process. Examples of participating in the political process include voting; running for office; writing letters to office holders; being involved in political parties and political campaigns.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • List ways to actively participate in the political process and in their community.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Individual and community participation has the potential to improve the U.S. society.
    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 09-12 - Contemporary World Issues and Civic Engagement

    SS10.CWI.7

    Identify strategies that facilitate public discussion on societal issues, including debating various positions, using a deliberative process, blogging, and presenting public forums.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.CWI.7

    Vocabulary

    • public discussion
    • societal issues
    • debate
    • blogging
    • deliberation
    • public forum

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Strategies for public discussion.
    • Important controversial issues facing society today.
    • A variety of techniques for analyzing methods of public discussion and when each method is appropriate.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Analyze strategies for public discussion.
    • Debate, deliberate, blog, and hold public forums on various societal issues.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Public discussion is important in regards to societal issues and how each method is appropriate at various times depending on the discussion.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Interactive/Game

    Resource Provider

    iCivics
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Audio resources: includes a transcript or subtitles
    Graphics: includes alt tags or long descriptions
    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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