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encourage them to volunteer in their community and also encourage them to be willing to learn and understand other people’s beliefs and backgrounds

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Have class debates

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Teach them to fight for what they believe in but also teach them how to be respectful about it!

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Teach them about what is going on in the world currently. You can't change the past, you can definitely learn from it, but you can change the future. You can also make a beet present by knowing what is going on, figuring out ways to change it, and implementing those strategies to change the world and how it functions. This all starts in the classroom.

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Have open discussions with those that think differently than you while keeping an open mind

Participate in class discussions or elections (as adults)

Don't be afraid to share your opinion

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Equip students with the knowledge and resources to research and engage in social issues effectively

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Having open discussions with students and making sure to always incorporate diverse learning resources that allow them to see and be exposed to differing perspectives. As well as having them think about what they would do if they were faced with certain hardships we learn about in social studies.

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Help students find ways to help others: Help students find age-appropriate ways to help others, such as writing a letter to a local political official or raising money for a community in need!

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Giving them the proper resources to make decisions and know what is going on in our society

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we can bring up real world events (if appropriate) to help make connections to the standards being taught

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Teach students the importance of voting and encourage them to participate in elections

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Teach them that differences are okay!

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Encourage them to get involved in their community. And teach them about civic responsibility.

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Start small. Have them find issues within the classroom and have them brainstorm solutions. Then move onto the school, then the neighborhood.

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Research the change you want to see. Speak with your local leaders about the topic. Make small changes yourself.

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Discuss the why things happen, and the impacts our decisions can have