The Active Citizen in Action · Rights and Responsibilities

Identifying an Issue

Learning how to research and select a social or political issue that requires community or legislative action.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we determine which social issues are the most urgent for our community?
  2. 2Who should decide the priorities for a student-led advocacy campaign?
  3. 3What is the government's role here in responding to citizen-led initiatives?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - DemocracyNCCA: Junior Cycle - Rights and Responsibilities
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Active Citizenship and the Democratic State
Unit: The Active Citizen in Action
Period: Rights and Responsibilities

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