What is Civics?

​CIVICS

​What is Civics?

• Civics is the study of the rights, responsibilities and duties of citizens.

• A citizen is a person who lives in a particular country.

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DISCOVERING SELF AND COMMUNITY

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HOW WE GOVERN OURSELVES

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HOW WE PROTECT OURSELVES

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​BECOMING A GOOD BARBADIAN AND GLOBAL CITIZEN

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​Aspects of Civics include:

1. Discovering self and the community. It shows how the family, school, church and neighbourhood influence who you are.

2. The Government and society

3. The Laws that help us to protect ourselves

4. Becoming a good Barbadian and Global Citizen

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​Why is Civic important?

1. To discover how our government works and the processes it uses to make decisions that affect citizens.

2. To learn and practise basic and good citizenship skills

3. To identify what your beliefs and values are

4. To know your duties, rights and responsibilities as a citizen

5. To develop critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills

6. To improve communication and presentation skills and demonstrate teamwork.

Open Ended

In your own words, what is civics to you? Answer in a complete sentence.