Civic Duty. Time to tweet Attend a public meeting- what decisions are being made that affect your life? Cobb County board of Education.

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Civic Duty

Time to tweet

Attend a public meeting- what decisions are being made that affect your life? Cobb County board of Education

Video clips from Chavez movie

Volunteer in a political campaign

Organize a fundraiser- Raise money for a worthy cause.

Organize a demonstration- put your passion to work! Sometimes actions really do speak louder than words.

Get involved in a service project- find ways to give back to your community. It feels good!

Circulate a petition- take part in a petition drive.

These are vital to democracy!!! These are all forms of civic engagement! What does that mean? Being an active citizen Your “duties” as a citizen Ex. Voting, reading/watching news and staying informed about current events, write a letter to a public official, joining the PTSA,

Civic engagement assignment 1.Choose one form of civic engagement and participate in it! 2.Fill out the civic engagement assignment form Link for registering to vote button button