Things Effective Citizens Do Kate Weidig and Sarah Riashi

Things Effective Citizens Do Kate Weidig and Sarah Riashi

1. Government

   • Gather evidence to choose a position about an issue
     • Participate in a formal debate
       • Contact representative to solve a problem
         • Write or sign a petition.
           • Go to a political rally
             • Know the bill of rights
               • Represent the USA as an ambassador in Kenya

2. History

   • Analyze past battles
     • Radio-carbonate date the age of dinosaur bones
       • Teach about Ancient Egyptians
         • Analyze major events of the Ming Dynasty
           • Make a timeline of Indus River Civilizations

3. Economics

   • Make a household budget
     • Work in a diamond mine.
       • Design and sell auto parts.
         • Be a police officer
           • Decide how many goods to produce

4. Geography

   • Use a map scale
     • Captain a ship across the Atlantic
       • Write a travel guide to Indonesia
         • Work on protecting wildlife.