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Thinking like a Citizen Lesson PlanThinking like a Citizen Lesson Plan
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Media Smarts
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7th - 10th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
2 hrs
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Year
2012
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Thinking like a Citizen

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Explore the influence social activism can have on important issues, and create a class full of young citizen activists. This plan calls for learners to participate in a whole class discussion and brainstorm about ways to effectively influence public opinion on the use of tobacco products. They then design and implement an awareness campaign at their school. The resource also contains an article describing some successful anti-smoking campaigns.

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Media Literacy, cigarettes, tobacco products, tobacco, activism, citizenship, current events, democracy, public opinion, social activism

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activism, awareness, citizenship, democracy, media, public opinion, smoking, social activism, tobacco, citizen, health hazards, risks of smoking, Health, current events, Government, expressing concern, influencing public opinion, english language arts

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  • Incorporates discussion topics, small group activity, and a class project

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