Chapter 26.1
Join the Movement: Understanding Advocacy Groups and Community Action
You will discover how advocacy groups bring people together to solve problems and create positive changes in their communities through peaceful action.
What You'll Learn
You learn how advocacy groups identify community problems peacefully.
You discover methods like petitions and meetings create positive change.
You explore ways to participate in neighborhood improvement efforts.
You understand how working with officials solves community problems.
What You'll Practice
1
You identify main purposes of advocacy groups in communities.
2
You recognize methods groups use to influence local leaders.
3
You analyze how advocacy creates lasting change through action.
Why This Matters
You develop essential citizenship skills that help you participate in democracy and create positive changes in your community throughout your life.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Advocacy
Community Action
Civic Participation
Petitions
Grassroots
OH Curriculum Aligned
