ILTS 206 Sub-Area 3 Practice Question #17

Which of the following would be the most appropriate civics service learning project for a second grade classroom to engage in following a tornado that displaced several families from a neighboring town.

Organizing a clothing and toiletries drive for families who lost their homes/belongingsWriting letters of sympathy to those who impacted by the tornadoVolunteering at a local homeless shelterMaking a map of the geographic regions of the state hit most frequently by tornadoes

Correct Response: A

Civics education empowers us to be well-informed, active citizens and gives us the opportunity to change the world around us. Therefore option A, organizing a clothing and toiletries drive for families who lost their homes/belongings is a great way to engage kids in becoming active citizens to promote change or make a difference in the lives of others within the community.