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Effective activities for training students in understanding governance include role-playing government roles, engaging in classroom debates on civic issues, creating mock elections to understand the electoral process, participating in simulations of legislative processes, organizing student-led town hall meetings to discuss community issues, and having students draft and propose their own bills or policies to understand law-making and policy development.
The Understanding governance skill in Grade 1 Governance and Civics learning involves introducing students to the basic concepts of how decisions are made within communities and the roles of different leaders. It emphasizes recognizing authority figures, understanding their roles in making rules and laws, and how these regulations help in maintaining order and safety in everyday life.
To test a Grade 1 student's understanding of governance skills, create simple, age-appropriate activities such as role-playing different community roles (mayor, teacher, police officer), story discussions highlighting leadership qualities, and interactive games that involve making collective decisions. Use visuals and real-life scenarios to assess their ability to recognize authority figures and understand basic governance concepts.