“What's at stake?”  

Key idea: “Equality and equity”

The United Nations’ Global Goal 10 calls for reduced inequalities within and among countries, and this can only be achieved if we demand equity. What is EU doing to take action on this issue? Are people treated equally or equitably? Are resources distributed equally or equitably? What do we need to reach equality?

For example, is it possible to close the gender pay gap without tackling the inequity that is caused by men being considered more valuable than women in society?

Young people should educate themselves on what major inequalities there are in the world and how they affect their community. Examples of social justice issues: Racial inequality, Gender inequality, LGBTQ+ rights,Human Health Risks, Health Equity, and Environmental Justice,

Students can read the news, research social issues, and speak to activists and community leaders etc.,...

The further step is : is it possible to understand how to tackle them?

Students divided into transnational teams CREATE THEIR OWN GOVERNMENT.

Learning objectives:

• Students will be able to analyze and explain the importance of the principles of democracy and the inherent competition among values.

 For example: freedom and security, individual rights and common good, general welfare, and rights and responsibilities.

• Students will be able to articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and nonverbal communication skills regarding the role and responsibilities of different levels and types government. (Civic/Interpersonal Skills: Communication)

• Students will be able to interpret information and draw conclusions about the origins of the structures of governmental institutions. (Entrepreneurial Skills: Critical Thinking/Problem Solving)

• Students will be able to apply knowledge of government to develop appropriate and workable solutions that address complex local, state, national and global problems using interdisciplinary perspectives. (Civic/Interpersonal Skills: Global/Cultural Awareness)

Essential Question:

·        What are the most important democratic ideals and practices?

Step 1:

Basic forms of government.

Students work divided into transnational teams, each team contributes to the common presentation:

(a) Positive and negative traits to each type. Listing details for each type of rule. How effective each type is. Positive and negative aspects.

·        Absolute Monarchy

·        Constitutional Monarchy

·        Theocracy

·        Oligarchy

·        Direct Democracy

·        Representative Democracy

·        Dictatorship 

(b) Students locate countries around the world that have or had each type of rule. (Students find examples existing or in history for the major types of rule.)

Step 2: Create your own Government

Congratulations! You have started your own sovereign Nation. Before you can really get down to business, you need to decide how your nation will be organized. In this assignment, you will create and describe your new government to your citizens. Be sure to make your presentation neat, detailed, and attractive – You should make your people want to live in your country! Good luck!

Instructions: You are the leader of your country. You are control of the ruling party under a tentative agreement to create a working government. Your goal is to create a new government for the country. In doing this you must:

1. Name your ruling party and the government.

2. Create a constitution that states the main characteristics of the government.

3. Structure an economic system to allow for the development of the country.

4. Decide how, who will vote, if anyone, and what requirement they must meet.

5. State how people’s rights or “interests” will be protected and how law and order will be maintained.

6. Outline and describe your foreign policy.

7. Outline and describe your domestic policy and its priorities.

8. Design and colour your flag.

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Health care   -  Budget  -   Interior Laws/rules  -  Social programs   -  tax system  -  trade/relations  -  cabinet/politics  -  Education   -  Relations   -  Economy   -  Military/protection  -  Civil rights   -  Constitution  -  Freedoms - Jail system Punishment/Crime - Business/employment  - Commerce - Elections/system -  Currency - Technology -  Immigration