4-3-2014 INSPIRING ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY

TECHING THE CCCS

sOCIAL sTUDIES STANDARDS

GRADES 5-8

aCTIVE CITIZENSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY

6.3 Active Citizenship in the 21st Century All students will acquire the skills needed to be active, informed citizens who value diversity and promote cultural understanding by working collaboratively to address the challenges that are inherent in living in an interconnected world.
Active citizens in the 21st century: ·    Recognize the causes and effects of prejudice on individuals, groups, and society. ·    Recognize the value of cultural diversity, as well as the potential for misunderstanding. ·    Critically analyze media to assess different viewpoints and detect bias, opinion, and stereotypes. ·    Listens open-mindedly to views contrary to their own. ·    Collaboratively develop and practice strategies for managing and resolving conflict. ·    Demonstrate understanding of democratic values and processes. ·    Recognize that the actions or inactions of individuals, groups, and nations can have intended and unintended consequences. ·    Challenge unfair viewpoints and behavior by taking action. ·    Make informed and reasoned decisions. ·    Accept decisions that are made for the common good.	By the end of grade 8			RESOURCES
	A. Civics, Government, and Human Rights	6.3.8.A.1	Deliberate on a public issue affecting an upcoming election, consider opposing arguments, and develop a reasoned conclusion.	Debate Lesson Stage a Debate Elections in Action American Rhetoric Poodwaddle
		6.3.8.A.2	Participate in a real or simulated hearing to develop a legislative proposal that addresses a public issue, and share it with an appropriate legislative body (e.g., school board, municipal or county government, state legislature).	Legislative Simulation The Legislative Process Direct Congress Building a Bill I'm Just a Bill
		6.3.8.A.3	Collaborate with international students to deliberate about and address issues of gender equality, child mortality, or education.	Global Connections aMap ePals Flat Connections Connected Classrooms UNICEF UNFPA Millennium Development Goals Random Kid
	B. Geography, People and the Environment	6.3.8.B.1	Evaluate alternative land use proposals and make recommendations to the appropriate governmental agency regarding the best course of action.	EPA Urban Farming Lincoln Institute APA Defenders of Wildlife ESA If it Were my Home Geography Geo Games
	C. Economics, Innovation, and Technology	6.3.8.C.1	Contact local officials and community members to obtain information about the local school district or municipal budget and assess budget priorities.	Northfield District Info Northfield on Wikipedia Writing Letters to Elected Officials
	D. History, Culture, and Perspectives	6.3.8.D.1	Engage in simulated democratic processes (e.g., legislative hearings, judicial proceedings, elections) to understand how conflicting points of view are addressed in a democratic society.	Form a Mock Legislature Guide to Conducting a Mock Legislature Mock Trial Resources Free Mock Trials Election Game Facing History Show the World