https://padlet.com/socko/wvd30pbszn6otpg8 Collection of activities to help YOU become a more informed citizen and knowledgeable voter. en-us 2020-09-02 15:25:38 UTC 2023-01-25 15:35:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4f0.png kedoyle https://padlet.com/socko/wvd30pbszn6otpg8/wish/715228578 Your assignment is quite simple, record yourself (video, audio, TikTok, etc.) demonstrating a simple act of good citizenship. What does that look like? Remember some examples you have learned in the past: laws, human rights, kindness, responsibility. Be creative, have fun, but most of all, practice good judgment. Your evidence of learning is a link to the video.]]> 2020-09-02 15:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/socko/wvd30pbszn6otpg8/wish/715228578 kedoyle https://padlet.com/socko/wvd30pbszn6otpg8/wish/715251598 Give it a go. Brush up on the issues. Let us know how it goes. ]]> 2020-09-02 15:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/socko/wvd30pbszn6otpg8/wish/715251598 jomurphy https://padlet.com/socko/wvd30pbszn6otpg8/wish/715272438 After reading this article on Newsela, write a paragraph describing what you believe are top three rights and responsibilities for a U.S. citizen. Your evidence of learning is posting a link to your paragraph response.]]> 2020-09-02 15:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/socko/wvd30pbszn6otpg8/wish/715272438 jraider https://padlet.com/socko/wvd30pbszn6otpg8/wish/715360464 2020-09-02 16:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/socko/wvd30pbszn6otpg8/wish/715360464 jomurphy https://padlet.com/socko/wvd30pbszn6otpg8/wish/727855837 This challenge is designed to introduce you to some of the topics that will be covered in this class and get you thinking about civics! This challenge will not be graded but is helpful to see what you may already know about American Government and Civics. Try your best and enjoy the challenge! Your evidence of learning is submitting the form AND identifying the two most interesting facts you learned.]]> 2020-09-08 15:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/socko/wvd30pbszn6otpg8/wish/727855837 jraider https://padlet.com/socko/wvd30pbszn6otpg8/wish/731537573 2020-09-09 15:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/socko/wvd30pbszn6otpg8/wish/731537573 jomurphy https://padlet.com/socko/wvd30pbszn6otpg8/wish/731635577 Have you seen the term "fake news" before? Read this article to learn how fake news impacts citizens in the United States and what media companies are doing to fight fake news.

Students need to make their own copy of this document and once you are done reading this article. Your evidence of learning is posting a link to your completed reflection question.]]> 2020-09-09 15:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/socko/wvd30pbszn6otpg8/wish/731635577