Answer Key
Civic Education
1. Read the following text about civic education in the US and answer the questions below.
Civic Education Which percentage of Americans knows the four parts that make up the American government? b. When do most young people take social studies courses? a. Is civic education organized by the state? b. What is the main focus of most social studies courses? a.
Developing civic competences
1. Match the actions and measures below to the following topics:
a. Develop the sense of belonging to the community
• Read local paper about local events, problems, call for action • Identify my role in the community: Who you are? What can you do for the great of the community? • Know your community problems and struggles • Participate in surveys where they aim to verify the public opinion • Help a neighbor in need
b. Take initiative – discus with other people, make them aware and understand different subjects and topics
• Organizing different events for your community • Post on social media/ repost on social media articles about the community, about topics that concerns local/ regional/ national/ European communities • Initiatives and practices in the community (events for marginalized people; information and awareness campaign on the types of discrimination or about democracy) • Explain to friends and family about democracy, vote, social problems • Promote civic engagement to your friends, families, colleagues and other people • Learn about civic engagement and how you can be active in your community • Make a better use of the public places (public parks or other) • Report posts on social media who instigate to hate speech or social exclusion • Fight against hate speech when you see it • Fight against bulling and protect other people from bullies • Fight against injustice when you see one
c. Protesting
• Participate to protests • Organize protests • Help organizing protests • Ensure visibility of protests you believe – give shares on social media
d. Fight against discrimination and social exclusion
• To appreciate and understand the differences between the value systems of different religious or ethnic groups • Post on your social media account articles about discrimination and social inclusion • Work/ Interact with people who are excluded
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