Advocating for the environment has long been a prominent way to begin engaging in civics. Learn about different avenues for engagement, from calling your representatives to attending protests, through discussion and practice alongside peers.

Grades:

Curriculum Ties*

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Civics and Citizenship – A. Political Inquiry and Skill Development (A1.1, A1.2, A1.3, A1.4, A1.5, A2.1, A2.2, A2.3) B. Civic Issues, Democratic Values (B1.1, B1.2, B1.4, B1.5, B3.3, B3.6) C. Civic Contributions, Inclusion, and Service (C1.1, C1.2, C1.3, C1.5, C1.6, C2.1, C2.2)

Family Studies – A. Research and Inquiry Skills (A3.1, A3.3) B. Self and Others (B1.2, B2.4) C. Daily Living Skills (C1.1, C1.2, C2.2, C2.4) D. Exercising Responsibility (D3.1, D3.3) 

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Geography (M) – A. Geographic Inquiry and Skill Development (A1.1, A1.2, A1.3, A1.6, A1.7) B. Natural and Human Systems (B2.1, B3.2, B3.3)

Gender Studies – A. Research and Inquiry Skills (A1.1, A3.1, A3.5, A4.1, A4.2, A4.4) B. Foundations (B1.1, B1.5, B2.1) C. Gender Issues and Gender-Related Policy in Context (C1.1, C2.1, C2.2, C2.3) D. Implementing Change (D3.3)

Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice – A. Research and Inquiry Skills (A1.1, A3.1, A4.2) B. Foundations (B1.3, B2.1, B2.3, B2.4) C. Equity, Social Justice and Change (C1.1, C2.1, C2.4, C3.1, C3.2) D. Promoting Equity and Social Justice (D2.3, D3.3)

Politics in Action: Making Change – A. Political Inquiry and Skill Development (A1.1, A1.3, A1.5) B. Foundations of Political Engagement (B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.4, B1.5, B2.1, B2.3, B3.1, B3.2) C. Policy, Politics, and Democratic Change (C1.1, C1.2, C1.3, C1.4, C3.2) D. Personal Action on a Political Issue (D1.1, D1.2, D2.2) 

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Canadian and International Politics (U) –  A. Political Inquiry and Skill Development (A1.1, A1.2, A1.3, A1.5, A1.7, A2.3) B. Political Foundations (B3.1, B3.2, B3.6) D. Non-governmental Action on Canadian and International Political Issues (D1.1, D1.2, D2.1, D2.2, D2.3, D2.4) E. Rights and Power in the International Community (E1.2, E2.1, E2.3, E3.1, E3.2)

Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice – A. Research and Inquiry Skills (A1.1, A1.2, A1.3, A3.1, A3.2) B. Understanding Social Construction (B1.2, B1.3, B1.4, B2.1, B2.2, B2.3, B2.4, B3.2, B3.3) C. Addressing Equity and Social Justice Issues (C1.1, C1.2, C1.3, C1.4, C2.2, C3.2) D. Personal and Social Action (D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, D1.4, D2.3, D3.2, D3.3) 

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