5.6: How can you get involved in your community?

I CAN explain how people can participate in a representative democracy even if they are not old enough to vote. 

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Even though you’re not old enough to vote, how do you think you could still help or influence decisions in your community?

Review of Local Governments

Local Government:

• • • Attending town hall meetings

    • Getting involved in community programs

    • Speak to government officials on issues or concerns

During an election:

• • Even though you cannot vote, you can get involved by:

    • • Learning about candidates

      • Helping with campaigns

      • Advocating for causes

School Boards:

• • • Attend school board meetings

    • Get involved in school committees

    • Join school leadership groups

Think-Pair-Share

• Think: Reflect on the question: 

  1. 1. How can you make a positive impact on your local community even if you cannot vote?

• Pair: Share your ideas with a partner 

• Share: Share their ideas with the whole class.

What is one specific way you could participate in your local government or community today, even though you can’t vote yet? Why do you think it’s important?