Paying Attention Station
RU Ready Civics Fair Station Paying Attention
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Civics Fair HomePaying Attention: The Basics
The Paying Attention Station, also known as cognitive engagement, provides students with the resources and skills to remain informed about public and political affairs.
In order to hold elected officials accountable, it’s important to pay attention to current affairs and critically consume news.
The Paying Attention Station provides opportunities to learn more about the following topics:
- Discussing Politics with Others
- Judging the Accuracy of News
- Finding Reliable News Sources
Discussing Politics with Others
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Discussing Politics templates provides students with tips for engaging in political discussion with others.
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Judging the Accuracy of News
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Judging the Accuracy of News templates focus on sharing resources on reliable news sources and tips for judging the accuracy of news.
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Downloadable social media video on finding reliable news sources
Following Current Events
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Finding Reliable News Sources templates provide examples of reliable news sources in print and online.
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Paying Attention Role Models
We believe that representation is important, and seeing young leaders making a difference can inspire students to do the same. See role models of young adults who’ve fostered the skills of paying attention to politics in their community.
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