U.S Government | Citizen Participation & Civic Responsibility | Creative Project

I have my students complete this "pamphlet" project during my U.S. Government Unit on “Citizen Participation & Civic Responsibility in Government”. (How can Americans get involved?)

 With this project I have my students research practical, real- life examples of how they can be responsible citizens and active participants, specifically in their own community. They are guided in their research with specific directions and are provided with a "pamphlet template" to complete- 2 formats are included (a guided version and a free form version)- and a set of directions on how to finish their pamphlet.

 This project encourages students to engage as citizens now rather than focusing on how they may engage as citizens in the future. Rationale: Young people who engage in and know more about their communities are more likely to want to improve those communities through better government, voting, political discussion, and other civic activities…

 ***Includes a GOOGLE and Traditional version for your use!

 Activity focuses on:

- Legal duties versus Civic Responsibilities

- Jury duty, Obeying the Law (Legal duty)

- Volunteering, Speaking up, Informed Citizenship (Civic Responsibilities)

And More!