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Role Playing Relating to Big Decisions

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This Role Playing Relating to Big Decisions activity also includes:

While most high schoolers are too young to vote, they still need to learn the skills needed to solve problems. The ninth resource in a 10-part civics series presents class members with four "What Would You Do?" scenarios that have them practice the same skills used by adults to be good citizens. 

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Concepts
civics, communication, cooperation, compromises, teamwork, making decisions, responsible decision-making, identifying problems, problem solving strategies, problem solving techniques, the league of nations, the united nations, social security, japanese food, japanese-american internment
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Instructional Ideas
  • Divide the class into four groups and present each group with a different "What would You Do" scenario
Classroom Considerations
  • A protocol must be in place to permit a safe, respectful discussion of the Japanese internment and segregation
Pros
  • Each of the four activities includes detailed directions
Cons
  • None