CIVICS REAL, RELEVANT, and happening RIGHT NOW Lindsay Pryor Elections Division (360) 902-4143.

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CIVICS REAL, RELEVANT, and happening RIGHT NOW Lindsay Pryor Elections Division (360)

Civics CBA: as easy as ABC Beginning with the school year, school districts will require students in grades 4 or 5, 7 or 8, and 11 or 12 to each complete at least one CBA in civics. 1.Checks & Balances 2.Constitutional Issues

There is a GAP between civics education and civic participation.

Voter turnout in Washington State

Three tools to bridge the gap: 1.Election topics for discussion 2.Classroom activities 3.Civics outside the classroom

Civics Value Menu Discussion Explore the issues Activity Make it real CBA Tie it in with: Checks & Balances Constitutional Issues

What do young people think about voting and elections? Clip from 18 in 08 by David Burstein

Classroom Discussions What to do: 1.Make it real 2.Make it relevant 3.Make it regular 4.Make it fair 5.Make it count

Classroom Discussions What NOT to do: 1.Dont allow personal attacks 2.Dont debate beliefs or opinions 3.Dont favor candidates or issues 4.Dont join in the conversation

Classroom Activities 1.Schedule mock events to coincide with real events 2.Assign tasks that impact the community 3.Have fun, be creative 4.Talk to experienced election-ers 5.Make it a CBA!

Common Steps for a CBA 1.Essential Question 2.Key Concepts and Vocabulary 3.Inquiry (research) 4.Group process and discussion 5.Position (writing) 6.Presentation

Goals to bridge the gap Ask, does this help my students understand…? 1.Votings positive influence 2.How their voices can be heard 3.Where to get the facts 4.How to make an intelligent decision 5.The voter registration process 6.The elections process

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Civics CBA: as easy as ABC Sample of a Constitutional Issues CBA