1. Civics

2. What is Civics?
The study of how public decisions are made, of issues that are important to the public, and of the rights and responsibilities of citizens

3. Why do we study civics?

4. “Youth must be given a “voice” and a role to play in the making of decisions that affect them”
Ontario Coalition for Children and Youth

5. Civics helps you become an INFORMED, PURPOSEFUL and ACTIVE citizen
Civics helps you become an INFORMED, PURPOSEFUL and ACTIVE citizen. Therefore, the study of civics encourages you to:

6. Learn about how our government works

7. Identify your personal beliefs and values about participating in society

8. Practice basic citizenship skills

9. Examine the challenges of sharing, and working, with different views and opinions

10. Think critically about what active and responsible citizenship means to you