Advanced Civic Engagement
Active civic engagement projects encourage students to participate in community and political discourse.
Description : This course promotes active civic engagement by challenging students to analyze current public policies and participate in community-based projects, fostering a sense of responsibility and leadership.
Category : SocialStudies
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Foundations of Civic Engagement
Section 1: Understanding Citizenship
- Lesson 1: The Meaning of Citizenship
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: The Meaning of Citizenship
- Lesson 2: Rights and Responsibilities
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Rights and Responsibilities
Section 2: History of Civic Engagement
- Lesson 1: Civic Traditions in History
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Civic Traditions in History
- Lesson 2: The Evolution of Participation
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: The Evolution of Participation
Section 3: Principles of Democracy
- Lesson 1: Key Democratic Values
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Key Democratic Values
- Lesson 2: Government Structures and Functions
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Government Structures and Functions
Section 4: Civic Institutions
- Lesson 1: The Role of Civic Institutions in Society
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: The Role of Civic Institutions in Society
- Lesson 2: Civic Organizations and NGOs
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Civic Organizations and NGOs
Section 5: Civic Ethics and Responsibilities
- Lesson 1: Moral Foundations of Civic Life
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Moral Foundations of Civic Life
- Lesson 2: Ethical Decision Making in Public Life
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Ethical Decision Making in Public Life
Module 2: Public Policy Basics
Section 1: Introduction to Public Policies
- Lesson 1: What is Public Policy?
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Public Policy?
- Lesson 2: Distinguishing Policy from Politics
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Distinguishing Policy from Politics
Section 2: The Policy-Making Process
- Lesson 1: How Policies Are Formulated
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: How Policies Are Formulated
- Lesson 2: An Overview of Legislative Processes
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: An Overview of Legislative Processes
Section 3: Local Government and Policy
- Lesson 1: Structure and Functions of Local Government
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Structure and Functions of Local Government
- Lesson 2: Community Decision-Making Processes
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Community Decision-Making Processes
Section 4: National Policy Frameworks
- Lesson 1: How National Policies Are Developed
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: How National Policies Are Developed
- Lesson 2: The Role of Public Institutions in Policy
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: The Role of Public Institutions in Policy
Section 5: Policy Impact on Society
- Lesson 1: Evaluating Policy Outcomes
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Evaluating Policy Outcomes
- Lesson 2: Case Studies in Public Policy Impact
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Case Studies in Public Policy Impact
Module 3: Community Involvement
Section 1: Forms of Civic Participation
- Lesson 1: Exploring Types of Civic Engagement
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring Types of Civic Engagement
- Lesson 2: Benefits of Active Community Participation
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Benefits of Active Community Participation
Section 2: Designing Community-Based Projects
- Lesson 1: Principles of Effective Community Projects
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Principles of Effective Community Projects
- Lesson 2: Project Planning and Execution
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Project Planning and Execution
Section 3: Volunteerism in Action
- Lesson 1: The Role and Impact of Volunteers
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: The Role and Impact of Volunteers
- Lesson 2: Strategies for Organizing Volunteer Efforts
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Strategies for Organizing Volunteer Efforts
Section 4: Understanding Community Dynamics
- Lesson 1: Assessing Community Needs and Resources
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Assessing Community Needs and Resources
- Lesson 2: Stakeholder Analysis in Local Projects
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Stakeholder Analysis in Local Projects
Section 5: Strategies for Community Growth
- Lesson 1: Empowering Community Voices
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Empowering Community Voices
- Lesson 2: Collaborative Problem Solving in Communities
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Collaborative Problem Solving in Communities
Module 4: Social Analysis and Current Issues
Section 1: Understanding Social Movements
- Lesson 1: The Role of Social Movements in Civic Change
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: The Role of Social Movements in Civic Change
- Lesson 2: Historical Perspectives on Social Movements
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Historical Perspectives on Social Movements
Section 2: Media, Communication, and Public Opinion
- Lesson 1: Media's Influence on Civic Engagement
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Media's Influence on Civic Engagement
- Lesson 2: Developing Critical Media Literacy
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Developing Critical Media Literacy
Section 3: Evaluating and Analyzing Public Policies
- Lesson 1: Tools for Policy Analysis
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Tools for Policy Analysis
- Lesson 2: Gathering and Interpreting Community Feedback
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Gathering and Interpreting Community Feedback
Section 4: Social Justice and Equity Issues
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Social Justice
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Social Justice
- Lesson 2: Examining Equity in Public Policy
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Examining Equity in Public Policy
Section 5: Strategies for Resolving Social Issues
- Lesson 1: Identifying Key Social Challenges
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Identifying Key Social Challenges
- Lesson 2: Collaborative Approaches to Social Problem Solving
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Collaborative Approaches to Social Problem Solving
Module 5: Leadership and Advocacy
Section 1: Fundamentals of Civic Leadership
- Lesson 1: Characteristics of Effective Civic Leaders
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Characteristics of Effective Civic Leaders
- Lesson 2: Ethical Leadership in Civic Engagement
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Ethical Leadership in Civic Engagement
Section 2: Communication Skills for Advocacy
- Lesson 1: Persuasive Communication Techniques
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Persuasive Communication Techniques
- Lesson 2: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
Section 3: Organizing for Change
- Lesson 1: Building Coalitions and Networks
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Building Coalitions and Networks
- Lesson 2: Strategies for Mobilizing Community Action
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Strategies for Mobilizing Community Action
Section 4: Planning Civic Engagement Projects
- Lesson 1: Designing Effective Advocacy Campaigns
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Designing Effective Advocacy Campaigns
- Lesson 2: Implementing Community Initiatives
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Implementing Community Initiatives
Section 5: Reflection and Personal Growth
- Lesson 1: Evaluating Your Civic Impact
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Evaluating Your Civic Impact
- Lesson 2: Developing Personal Leadership and Future Directions
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Developing Personal Leadership and Future Directions