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An Active Civic Life

An Active Civic Life. Make a difference. Put everything we have learned into practice throughout your life. A Point of View: . People can view the same things from different perspectives. These perspectives are most often influenced by: Age Gender Family

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An Active Civic Life

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  1. An Active Civic Life Make a difference. Put everything we have learned into practice throughout your life.

  2. A Point of View: . People can view the same things from different perspectives. These perspectives are most often influenced by: • Age • Gender • Family • Culture • Ethnicity • Religion • Friends • Life experiences

  3. A Point of View: . • NOW: • Create a table outlining: • 3 current and real issues (school, political, environmental, human…) • 5 influences on your point of view for each issue. • THEN: • Walk around the class and discuss your chosen issues. • Find out what other people think about the issue. • Find 2 people who agree with you. • Find 2 people who disagree with you. • REMEMBER: its OK to DISAGREE. • IDENTIFYING A POINT OF VIEW: • Identify the subject being discussed • Identify the speaker • What connection does the speaker have to the subject? • Identify which aspects of the subject are emphasized by the speaker • Identify which aspects of the subject are downplayed by the speaker • Practice Round… People can view the same things from different perspectives. These perspectives are most often influenced by: • Age • Gender • Family • Culture • Ethnicity • Religion • Friends • Life experiences

  4. The Power of Active Citizens • Read:Can Citizens Influence Planning Decisions? Pages 93-96 • Complete:Analyzing the issue questions 1-3 • Discuss:With people next to you • What power do citizens have in decision-making? • How can you be involved in the decision-making process at school, your city, province or country? • Think and Reflect:What power do you have as a citizen?

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