In this lesson, you will explain how people can be civically engaged.
Essential Question: What is civic engagement, and how can I get involved?
In this lesson, you will explain how people can be civically engaged.
Essential Question: What is civic engagement, and how can I get involved?

Read the compelling question and provide your initial responses.
You have to be able to vote in order to be civically engaged.
Which of the following is a historical example of civic engagement?
Read the article about civic engagement and then respond to the following questions.
Civic engagement can include paid and unpaid forms of political participation.
According to the source, why should youth be civically engaged? Do you agree or disagree with their stance? Explain.

Which of the following are societal problems the video identified? Select three correct answers.
The video stated, "Even if they wanted to, no single sector could solve all of a community's problems." Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Why?
Match the type of civic engagement with its example.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Volunteering | arrow_right_alt | posting about local polling stations on social media |
Fundraising | arrow_right_alt | joining others to clean up trash in nearby rivers and lakes |
Political | arrow_right_alt | hosting a bake sale for student scholarships |