What Does Civic Thinking Look Like?
Civic thinking means noticing problems in a community, thinking carefully about possible solutions, and taking responsible action to help others. In this lesson, you will read about three people who responded to community problems in different ways. You will identify the problem, action, motivation, and impact in each example.
Course: Civics
Unit: Introduction to Civic Thinking
What You Should Understand
Students should be able to explain the concept of civic thinking and identify how civic thinking turns into action.
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Richmond woman transforms vacant lot into thriving community garden
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