Sentences with phrase «needed civic projects»

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For example, in the economics unit, children determined the local cause for which they would raise money, and in the civics and government project, they determined what aspect (s) of the park or public space they thought most needed to be improved.

The grade - level content standards for the year included an introduction to citizenship, so she designed a project in which they would need to take civic action in their community.

«The program believes that every teacher needs to be a civics teacher,» added Michael Wildasin, ASCD project director for the First Amendment Schools Pproject director for the First Amendment Schools ProjectProject.

Justice O'Connor started the web - based education project because she was concerned that students» failing grades on civics examinations were due to inadequate information and tools required for civic participation, and that civics teachers needed better materials and support.

The civic engagement programs are also needed to develop responsible and competent citizens that are knowledgeable about the principles and practices of democracy, provide students with opportunities to apply formal civic learning in the classroom to community service projects, and equip the students with skills to participate responsibly as engaged members of their communities.

Now, the Project and its 450,000 - strong online Community are pivoting toward a focus on Solutions, including Community - generated campaigns to reduce plastic pollution, grow the sharing economy and reduce political corruption, as well as a six - week Citizen Muscle Boot Camp to help everyday changemakers gain the skills needed for effective civic action..

The committee meets the first Thursday of each month to promote the Chicago Bar Association's outreach to the public as well as the developing and marketing of law seminars and civic projects that improve the ability of lawyers to interact with the public's legal needs.

Actively participates in community service projects when needed and participates in professional / civic organizations as needed...