Design a certificate of merit to be awarded to those local and provincial politicians who demonstrate exemplary accountability.
Specific Outcomes
This critical challenge may address these outcomes:
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6.1.6.1
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How can individuals, groups and associations within a community participate in the decision-making process regarding current events or issues (i.e., lobbying, petitioning, organizing and attending local meetings and rallies, contacting elected representatives)? (C, PADM)
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6.1.6.3
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In what ways do elected officials demonstrate their accountability to the electorate (e.g., respond to constituents, participate in local events, represent and express in government meetings the concerns of constituents)? (C, PADM)
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6.S.1.1
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Students will assess significant local and current affairs from a variety of sources, with a focus on examining bias and distinguishing fact from opinion
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6.S.1.2
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Students will critically evaluate ideas, information and positions
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6.S.1.4
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Students will generate original ideas and strategies in individual and group activities
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6.S.7.4
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Students will draw and support conclusions based on information gathered to answer a research question
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6.S.8.2
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Students will express reasons for their ideas and opinions, in oral or written form