Course Syllabus

Welcome to Skills Civics!

This class focuses on helping students gain the skills necessary to be actively engaged citizens. Topics include:

- Citizenship

    * What it means to be a citizen. 

    * Rights and Responsibilities. 

    * How to actively engage in your community. 

- Voting

    * Brief history of voting in the U.S.

    * Who can vote. 

    * When we vote.

    * Why/how to vote.

- Local Resources

    * Understanding your community. 

    * Accessing local resources.

    * Town departments (what they are and when they do).