Civic Participation Is More Than Voting

Reader Unit 19, pages 73-76 of The Constitution Kids.

List every kind of civic action you see or imagine from this scene besides voting.

This unit shows participation as a set of habits: asking questions, joining meetings, checking sources, and helping others understand the stakes.

Core civic idea: Civic engagement includes voting, speaking, listening, organizing, serving, checking information, and showing up.

Voting is just one way to participate in democracy. Discover other meaningful ways to make your voice heard and impact your community.

Assign the reading, then use the connected topic as the classroom explainer or discussion guide.

A short video lesson connecting this part of the story to the civic idea is planned.