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Chapter 8- Civic Education



CHAPTER 8

civics- the study or science of the privileges and obligations of citizens  Civic Education for young children in our schools begins with the home and classroom environment. You, as the teacher have control over the type of learning environment you provide for your students.  First check out Doug Lemov: Teach Like a Champion

[]  What do you think of the learning environment this young teacher is providing?

How about this one... [|http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/03/07/magazine/20100307-teacher-videos.html?scp=2&sq=Teacher%20videos%20and%20mixing%20joy%20and%20structure&st=cse#/joy] This is what CIVIC Education is all about! Watch what this Florida student has accomplished! Original air date 11-14-1 [] []

} R espect-listen to each other, respect differing opinions } E ffort-do your job, participate } S uccess-promote common goals and objectives } P ositive attitude-be open minded } E xcellence-strive for high achievement } C oordination-work with others } T eamwork

STOP BULLYING NOW...see how at: []

Let's have a MARBLE JAR PARTY!
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Liberty's Legacy Program: A program designed to educate our youth about our rich history and create informed and participatory American citizens!

New York Times The Learning Network provides teaching and learning materials and ideas based on [|New York Times] content. Teachers can use or adapt our [|lessons] across subject areas and levels. Students can respond to our [|Opinion questions], take our [|News Quizzes,] learn the [|Word of the Day,] try our [|Test Yourself questions,] complete a [|Fill-In] or read our [|Poetry Pairings.] Check out: []


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**Classroom Management Based on TRUST!** []

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