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Government: Fall 2010Mrs. Bertola
Government Participation Project Guidelines
Citizenship is identified as the application of civic values to the process of resolving issues.
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Foundation of Civics
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
What does this statement mean to you? Do you have any examples to share that
illustrate her statement?
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Change in the World: Human Rights
Among opponents of apartheid in South Africa and internationally, Nelson Mandela became a symbol of freedom and equality.
His work changed the lives of millions, helping many obtain education, jobs, and the right to choose their leaders.
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Change in the World:Civil Rights Rosa Parks, the "mother of the civil rights
movement" was one of the most important citizens of the 20th century.
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Changes in the World: Environment Issues
Al Gore produced a film, An Incontinent Truth, which called for the world’s commitment to reversing the effects of global climate
change and
for care of
the environment.
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What do Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks and Al Gore have in common?
Strong Civic Values!
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Changes in the World:What other issues and problems are in our community and
others throughout the world? Children’s Rights Women’s Rights Religious Tolerance Hunger/Poverty/Homelessness Animal Rights Disaster Relief Illness: Cancer, AIDS, Diabetes, etc Others?
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You CAN take action!
The attitudes you develop today will shape the quality of life for all of us.
All students in Government will be expected to demonstrate they understand what it means to be a responsible and involved citizen.
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Objective You will be given an opportunity to
become involved in our community. Through your involvement, you will
develop a sense efficacy and social conscience.
You will experience personal involvement in effecting change.
Ideally, this experience will allow you to see that you can make a difference in the lives of others.
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“But I can’t make changes in the world…..”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV6pr985_NM
Yes you can!!!!
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What are the steps in this project?
Identify a problem, issue or concern at the local, state or national level.
Research your issue. Write an action plan to address this problem. Complete the action you have chosen. Write a paper describing the planning,
experience, and reactions of the project. The project is worth 5% of your quarter grade.
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Rake-n-Run Activity: Meet at OP on a Saturday
morning (TBA). From 8am-2pm rake leaves for the elderly. 4-5 houses
Topics: Elder Depression, Elder Abuse Contact: Mrs. Georgatsos, room 208
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PADS/Soup Kitchen/Northern Illinois Food Bank
Activity: Helping the poor by serving meals or setting up cots for them to sleep on.
Topics: Poverty/Hunger/Homelessness Contact:
http://www.lakecountypads.org/home.html http://www.northernilfoodbank.org/menu-si
de-aboutus-quickfacts.asp
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Frog Monitor
Activity: After training by LCFP staff, Frog Monitors will regularly walk a trail in teams (2-3 visits), listening for frog calls, noting the nature, frequency and time of the calls, as well as the weather conditions.
Topics: Global Warming, Habitat Restoration Contact: Lake County Forest Preserve,
Tom Smith, Stewardship Coordinator at 847-968-3329
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Native Plant Seed Picking
Activity: Meet at Rollins Savannah. With the guidance of the LCFP staff, you will identify, record and pick native seeds. These will later be planted in the nursery.
Topics: Habitat Restoration, Referendums Contact: Lake County Forest Preserve.
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Des Plaines River Clean-up Activity: Meet at Gowe Beach on a Sunday
morning (TBA). Walk along the trail/river and pick up waste. Recycle all findings with the group.
Topics: Water Pollution, Ground Pollution, Recycling, Marine Animal Extinction
Contact: MECS or Mrs. G, room 208 or Mrs. B Room 201B Date: October 31st, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
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After School Clean-up
Activity: Walk the grounds of OP, Gurnee Village Hall, and Warren Newport Library to remove all waste and recycle. Date will be Tuesday, September 28th from 3:20-5:20.
Topics: Recycling, Ground Pollution Contact: Mrs. Georgatsos, room 208 or Mrs.
Bertola room 201B.
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Courtyard Planting and Weeding Activity: Plant and weed in OP’s
courtyards, and North and South entrances. Every Tuesday in August and September, 3:20-4:00.
Topics: Teen Depression, Teen Crime Contact: Mrs. Georgatsos, room 208
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Invasive Species
Activity: Identify and remove invasive species. August 28th, Rollins Savanna, 9 am. Other dates are available.
Topics: Invasive Species, Habitat Restoration
Contact: Lake County Forest Preserve, Tom Smith, Stewardship Coordinator at 847-968-3329 or MECS
Emerald Ash Borer
Leafy Spurge
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Trick or Treat Halloween Path
Activity: Dress up in a kid friendly costume. Guide children on trail while they trick or treat, and/or hand out candy.
Topics: Peer Mentoring, Safety Education Contact: Gurnee Park District
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Habitat for Humanity
Activity: Help restore or build a local home for a family in need. Project duties will vary. Must be 16 years old to participate.
Topics: Poverty, Homelessness Contact: Waukegan Chapter 847-623-1020
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Dog Walking
Activity: After a training session on dog walking, you will take homeless dogs for walks/play outside.
Topic: Animal Abuse Contact: Orphans of the Storm in
Deerfield, 847-945-0235
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Walk for Literacy
Activity: Prior to the walk, you will raise money ($10 minimum) to help support literacy awareness in Lake County. On a Saturday in September (TBA), meet at Van Patten Woods to walk a 5K.
Topic: Literacy Contact: Mrs. Georgatsos room 208
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Reading with Children
Activity: Meet at KinderCare with 10-15 books and read to children outdoors under a shaded tree.
Topics: Literacy, Peer Mentoring Contact: KinderCare 847- 360-1122 or
Mrs. Georgatsos room 208
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Des Plaines River Sand Bagging Activity: In the unfortunate event that the
river floods, you will meet at the north entrance to help bag sand.
Topics: Community Service, Water Pollution
Contact: Gurnee Village Hall or listen for daily announcements
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Helping People with Developmental Disabilities Activity: Painting/Decorating Walls outside
the Ann Kiley Center in Waukegan
Date: within the next month Topic: Developmental Disabilities (ex:
autism) Contact: Mrs. Bertola
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Honoring our soldiers and veterans: http://www.serve.gov/sept11.asp
►Activity: Care Packages to soldiers►Topic: War, Military, Veterans►Contact: Mrs. Bertola Room: 201BOR various military/veteran organizations: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs: http://www1.va.gov/vso/index.cfm?template=viewAmerican Legion: http://www.legion.org/
►Disabled American Veterans: http://www.dav.org/►American Legion►VFW
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Volunteer on Vacation
Activity: Activities will vary from working with animals, marine life, forests, deserts, homeless, children, etc.
Topics: Will vary Contact: Do a web search on the location
you will be visiting.
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Other choices of activities: Attend a political speech by a local or national politician
(many events with the election coming up!) Volunteer work with a political organization Participate in a governmental meeting (i.e. school board,
village board, city council….) Participate in area service projects Do a school drive to help the needy. (Shoes, school
supplies, books, food….) Volunteer at the local library Get involved in school reform (referendum, improvement
committees….) Teach a lesson at a pre-school, or elementary school Do an event with a school club: MECS, FBLA service
committee, or Students of Service Contact an interest group and attend one of their events. Attend a rally in support or opposition of an issue
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Time to take action! What will you do to be a
responsible and involved citizen?