1. Passport to Democracy Activity C: A weekend diary Module 1 Lesson 1 Module 1 Lesson 1

2.  Consider how you and your family spent time this weekend.  Jot down or draw as many things as you can think of that you did- from the moment you woke up on Sat morning until the moment you went to bed Sunday evening...

3. How does politics affect our everyday lives? Had breakfast Went for a bike ride Worked at my part time job Hung out with friends Our democratic representatives make decisions about: How food is labelled... Quality of water from the tap... Safety standards for electricity that charged the alarm clock on my phone... If it’s compulsory to wear a bike helmet... Availability of bike paths... Where I can ride in my local area... Minimum wage for young people... How safe my workplace has to be... How public space is used – for example whether young people are moved on from shops or town squares... What there is to do for young people in your area

4. What do I care about?  Now that you’ve thought about some of the things you like to do, what are some of the issues that concern you? Issue:  subject for discussion or general concern  The central or most important topic in a discussion or debate

5. Write down As you are discussing these issues, write them down under the headings in your workbook. Things that make me Mad Things that make me Sad Things that make me Glad