Teching the CCCS
Social Studies
6.3 Active Citizenship in the 21st Century
Content Area
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Social Studies
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Standard
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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.
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Grade Level
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By the end of grade 8
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Content Statement
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Strand
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CPI#
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Cumulative
Progress Indicator (CPI)
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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.
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A. Civics, Government,
and Human Rights
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6.3.8.A.1
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Deliberate on a public
issue affecting an upcoming election, consider opposing arguments, and
develop a reasoned conclusion.
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6.3.8.A.2
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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).
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6.3.8.A.3
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Collaborate with
international students to deliberate about and address issues of gender
equality, child mortality, or education.
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B. Geography, People
and the Environment
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6.3.8.B.1
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Evaluate alternative
land use proposals and make recommendations to the appropriate governmental
agency regarding the best course of action.
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C. Economics,
Innovation, and Technology
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6.3.8.C.1
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Contact local officials
and community members to obtain information about the local school district
or municipal budget and assess budget priorities.
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D. History, Culture,
and Perspectives
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6.3.8.D.1
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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.
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