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Civics Connects

Civics Connects

Welcome to Civics Connects, a comprehensive, classroom-ready resource for Virginia’s middle grades. 

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  2. Civics Connects
  3. Civics Skills
  4. Civil Discourse
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Unit 1
Unit 1 - Now Available! | 1.3

Civil Discourse

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Is conflict among a group of citizens good or bad? How do we engage in discussion, or even disagree with people, while remaining civil? Can mediation skills be used to improve civil discussion among citizens?

2023 Standards of Learning (SOL)
CE (skills) d
CE.7
2015 Standards of Learning (SOL)
CE.4a-b
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Lesson 1.3 Slide Deck

The interactive slides in this lesson can be used in multiple ways:

  • teachers can direct all students to generate their own copies of the Google Slides on a tablet or laptop, allowing the students to interact directly with the prompts individually. 
  • teachers can use the deck as a presentation, guiding the entire classroom through the content as a large group.
  • by creating their own Google Slides copy, teachers may rearrange or edit the content to suit their own pacing or adaptation needs.
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Games & Activities
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1.3 Bellringer

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1.3 Hook: Fast Food Favorites

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1.3 Communication Skills

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1.3 Conflict Scenarios

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1.3 Reflection Journaling

Additional Resources
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1.3 Vocabulary

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1.3 Exit Ticket

What Can Primary Sources Tell us About Immigrant Stories?

Join Caroline, a student and aspiring archaeologist, as she examines artifacts and archival documents at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture and asks Research Library Director James Herrera-Brookes what these sources can tell us about immigrant stories. She also asks Educator Rachel Williams how museums make their collections come to life.

Education Level
Middle School