Civics in Grade 7 helps students understand how governments work, why laws exist, and how citizens participate in society. Through inquiry learning, learners ask questions about rights, responsibilities, and leadership, while testing ideas through debate, role-play, and case studies. Instead of memorizing facts, students explore how civic principles apply to daily life, such as fairness, justice, and decision-making. By connecting history, government, and current events, Civics becomes more than a subject, it is a way to prepare young people to engage responsibly and actively in their communities.
🟢 Starter
- Define the word “citizen.”
- List three basic rights people have in a democracy.
- Explain why rules exist in schools and communities.
- Identify one responsibility every citizen has.
- Write three examples of leaders in daily life.
- Compare laws and rules.
- Explain what voting means.
- Write a short paragraph about fairness.
- Name one national holiday and its purpose.
- List two ways citizens can help their community.
- Identify the purpose of taxes.
- Explain what freedom of speech means.
- Write three examples of civic duties at school.
- Identify the difference between a mayor and a president.
- Write a reflection: why is teamwork important in society?
- Explain what government does for public safety.
- Identify the role of the police.
- Compare local and national government.
- Write three questions you would ask a politician.
- Reflect: how does civics connect to daily life?
🟡 Practice
- Write a short paragraph on how laws are made.
- Compare democracy and dictatorship.
- Create a poster about citizen responsibilities.
- Explain the importance of voting in elections.
- Research one famous leader and their achievements.
- Write a paragraph on why civic education matters.
- Debate: should students have a voice in school rules?
- Create a chart comparing rights vs responsibilities.
- Research how local councils make decisions.
- Write an essay on why justice is important.
- Compare the role of courts and lawmakers.
- Identify three ways citizens can volunteer.
- Research how civic protests can create change.
- Write about how media influences politics.
- Create a class constitution with rules and rights.
- Compare majority rule vs minority rights.
- Research a landmark Supreme Court case.
- Write about how civic duty connects to environmental care.
- Create a project about how taxes are used.
- Reflect: how can students show leadership in school?
🔴 Challenge
- Write an essay on why democracy needs active citizens.
- Debate whether voting should be mandatory.
- Research how international organizations promote peace.
- Create a project showing how a bill becomes a law.
- Write a persuasive speech on youth involvement in politics.
- Investigate how civic engagement impacts climate action.
- Compare different systems of government worldwide.
- Write about the role of the United Nations.
- Research how protests shaped history.
- Create a model election in class.
- Investigate how freedom of the press protects democracy.
- Write a report on human rights and responsibilities.
- Debate: should young people be allowed to vote at 16?
- Research how social media influences civic life.
- Create a project about women’s role in politics.
- Write a diary entry as if you were a mayor.
- Investigate how corruption affects civic trust.
- Write about why civic values matter in global citizenship.
- Reflect: how has your view of citizenship changed?
- Propose three new ways schools can teach civics.