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Civic Self-Portrait
This handout help students explore what it means to “choose to participate” and to visualize the different elements of being a civic agent.
Subject
- Civics & Citizenship
Language
English — USUpdated
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Facing History & Ourselves, “Civic Self-Portrait”, last updated September 29, 2020.
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