Service Learning idea from a school in Chicago. It's a unique idea that
could be used to teach/learn communication skills through Civics content.
Totally MYP.
Voter Empowerment Workshop, Chicago, Illinois
Through the "Voter Empowerment Workshops" project, fifth grade students
worked in teams of ten with a teacher-mentor to plan workshops on various
political, social and economic topics related to elections. The workshops
were presented to adults, which included parents, guardians, community
members, etc., by the students during a special evening event. Specific
workshop themes varied but included: "We the People: The Importance of
Communicating with Government Officials," "The Right to Vote: A Play about
South Africa," "Bilingual Workshop: Where are your taxes going?" and "Surf
the Vote: Using the Internet to Find Out About Candidates." The project
stimulated participation in the democratic process and brought adults into
the school through a meaningful forum.
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