Lesson Plan
Bridging Past to Present
Students will analyze historical civic responsibilities and map them to modern community roles through collaborative activities, fostering civic engagement and relationship skills.
Connecting past civic roles to present-day functions helps students understand the evolution of community service, deepens their civic awareness, and builds teamwork and communication skills.
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Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Objectives
10 minutes
Step 2
Explore Civic Continuum
15 minutes
Step 3
Community Role Mapping Project
20 minutes
Step 4
Then vs Now Debate
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Assessment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Civic Continuum: Connecting Past to Present
What Is Civic Engagement?
Historical Civic Roles
Modern Civic Roles
Comparing Past and Present
Group Discussion Prompt
Next Steps: Mapping Project
Project Guide
Discussion
Rubric
