CIVICS Ms.Nason

Civics in 5 Questions Malvern group works to get out the October vote: Last city election, only 36 per cent of this northeast neighbourhood went to the polls. Local volunteers want that to change

Want Change? What should you do about it?

How should we BALANCE the INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS and the COMMON GOOD? People tend to forget their duties but remember their rights. Indira Gandhi

How should the GOVERNMENT work?

Is our justice system JUST?

If you didn’t live in Canada would you want to?

Essential Questions in Civics: Want Change? What should you do about it? How should we balance individual rights and the common good? How should our government work? Is our justice system just? If you didn’t live in Canada would you want to? Which question is most interesting or relevant to you and why? When might you need to ask or answer these questions again?

PICK A SIDE (agree or disagree) Pearson is a good school. Hamburgers are yummy. Canada is a great country. I can define CIVICS. Knowing civics is important. Marijuana should be legalized. You have been a victim of discrimination. It’s important to vote in elections.

What is Civics? Civics can be described as the exploration of: the rights and responsibilities of citizens how decisions are made and who makes them ways that we can act for the common good

When we think civically, we think in terms of What?…So what?…Now what? WHAT do I need to know? (e.g., What is the bullying policy at my school?) SO WHAT does this all mean to me? (e.g., So what is my opinion on this policy?) NOW WHAT can I do about it? (e.g.., Now what can I do to improve the policy?)

Last 5 minutes: Write down homework Clean up around desk Return any burrowed supplies to correct location. Say thank you to someone for his/her help today.

Introduction Activity Getting into CIVICS

Your Neighbourhood What’s GOOD? What’s BAD?

Imagine your community in 50 Years…

Income Levels in Toronto Malvern

Access to Public Transit in Toronto Malvern

Gun Crime in Toronto Malvern

Want change? WHAT SHOULD YOU DO ABOUT IT? INACTION HAS CONSEQUENCES Change requires ACTIONS big and small

Who votes in Toronto elections? ONLY 39.7% of eligible voters in MALVERN neighbourhood voted in last election Malvern

Why Vote? “Research shows that people are healthier when they feel like part of a community and when they can count on family, friends and neighbours for support.” – United Way Vibrant communities are built from the ground up!

Now What? Current Events Assignment: GAME ON