Day 1 Info – Sept 6, 2018
by admin - September 6th, 2018
For next Tues: Read and prepare to bring / discuss Richard Bellamy, Citizenship: A Very Short Introduction and submit Response Paper #1 (editable Word doc). If you don’t yet own a copy, the book is available on 2-hour reserve at the Library Circulation desk (you will need your WSU ID to check it out).
Civics-Related Community Service Opportunity NEXT FRIDAY, Sept 14 for Constitution Day. We are looking for students who can spend the day at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the Study of the Senate in Boston helping high school students with a mock debate about the pros and cons of Ranked Choice Voting (see here for more about this issue). The university will provide bus transportation to and from the event. See Dr. Hangen if you’re interested!
Some handy information to increase your citizen / civics knowledge
Practice for the Citizenship Test
Do you know who represents you in Congress? Search by zip code to find out
InformedVoterMA – a resource created by the nonpartisan League of Women Voters. Put in your address, see what your November midterm ballot will look like.
Current Massachusetts Districts (Federal and various State ones) — See all the old ones here
Check your Voter Registration (MA) Status or Apply for an Absentee Ballot
Online Voter Registration (MA)
National Archives resources to enhance Civics teaching and learning
