iCivics.org: Encourage Civic Participation through Games

Event Description

Name

iCivics.org: Encourage Civic Participation through Games

Grade

Advanced Middle/High School Academy

Date

September 12, 2014

Time

08:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Training Fee

$125.00

Coupon Code

*To attend this training for free, please enter Coupon Code: iCivics2014

Location

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education
4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Faculty

Casey Enright

Terri Welsh

Description

Overview: Teaching today’s students means speaking their language. Participants of this training will learn how to use on-line games to educate youth on the 3 branches of government, their rights and public policy through iCivics.org. iCivics.org is the vision of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Through games, lessons, webcasts, and more students learn how the government works and how they can do their part by being a productive citizen. Students have a chance to be the President, solve the budget crises, implement a public policy and much more!
 
Training Objectives:
  • Educate youth on their Constitutional Rights
  • Explore the iCivics.org site to learn all of the educational tools
  • Encourage youth civic engagement
 
Campus Issues Addressed:
  • Lack of understanding of rights and responsibilities
  • Low academic achievement
  • Lack of civic participation
  • Lack of interest in school