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Civic Education is necessary to the survival and prosperity of our nationLesson #04: Contemporary Issues in the New (part one)
Purpose:
Students build civic knowledge as they review local and state issues, brainstorm solutions to these problems and identify community issues of personal interest.
Central Questions:
- What issues are currently impacting my community?
- What issues are currently impacting my state?
Materials:
- Title: 04.title.png
- Multiple copies of your local newspaper
- Student Guide 1: Contemporary Issues in the News – Part One
- 04.sg1(01).png
- 04.sg1(02).png
- Chalk board and markers
Warm-up Activity:
Complete a “Think, Pair, Share” activity to help students identify issues that are important in their community. Follow the steps outlined below.
- Think of 3-4 issues that are important locally or identify current statewide and national issues that have local impllications.
- Pair with a partner and compile a list of the issues you have identified.
- Share your answers with the class.
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