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Project Citizen: Community Engagement in Public Policy (Level 1)

Project Citizen engages middle school students in proposing public policy solutions to real-world problems in their communities. Using ten clearly defined action steps, students learn the skills and knowledge they need to be active, responsible, and impactful citizens.

Students select a real problem or issue in their community, work together to come up with possible solutions, develop an action plan, and share their chosen solution in order to make real change that promotes the common good. Students also learn what public policy is, its role in our government and society, and how they can help influence what policies get enacted.

Proyecto Ciudadano: Participación de la comunidad en las políticas públicas (Nivel 1) involucra a estudiantes de secundaria en la propuesta de soluciones de políticas públicas a problemas del mundo real en sus comunidades. Utilizando diez pasos de acción claramente definidos, los estudiantes aprenden las habilidades y conocimientos que necesitan para ser ciudadanos activos, responsables e impactantes.

Los estudiantes seleccionan un problema o asunto real en su comunidad, trabajan juntos para encontrar posibles soluciones, desarrollan un plan de acción y comparten la solución elegida para lograr un cambio real que promueva el bien común. Los estudiantes también aprenden qué son las políticas públicas, su papel en nuestro gobierno y sociedad, y cómo pueden ayudar a influir en las políticas que se promulgan.

The Project Citizen Teacher's Guide provides step-by-step instructions for utilizing Project Citizen and includes sample worksheets for use in creating a portfolio and holding a culminating showcase and public hearing on students' work. The third edition includes optional introductory lessons and supplemental materials for enriching student learning.

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Binding
  • Softcover
Number of Pages
  • 76
Suggested Reading Levels
  • This book is recommended for middle school students
  • New Dale-Chall Levels: 5-6
Year of Publication
  • 2022
  • Third Edition
  • En español: 2023 / Third Edition
Image
Binding
  • Softcover
Number of Pages
  • 92
Suggested Reading Levels
  • This book is recommended for middle school students
  • New Dale-Chall Levels: 5-6
Year of Publication
  • 2022
  • Third Edition

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