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Civic Education is necessary to the survival and prosperity of our nationLesson #16: Deliberation: Reflect on the Democratic Process
Purpose:
This deliberation serves as the culminating activity for Democracy Corps. The goal for this final discussion is for students to evaluate our system of government and to explore the value of involvement in the political process.
Central Questions:
- What did you learn about our system of government?
- Based on your experiences, do you think democracy is an effective form of government?
- What is a responsible citizen?
- Are you prepared to be involved in the political process?
Materials:
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- Student Guide 1: Reflect on the Democratic Process
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- Teacher Rubric: Deliberation Rubric
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Warm-up Activity:
Distribute Student Guide 1: Reflecting on the Democratic Process
Ask students to complete the opening question, answer at least five of the core questions and then respond to the closing question. The guide can be completed at the beginning of class or as homework the night before the deliberation.
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