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- 1. 1.1 – What Shapes Your Identity? 00:00:00
- 2. 1.2 – Exploring Values and Beliefs 00:00:00
- 3. 1.3 – Family Influence on Self-Definition 00:00:00
- 4. 1.4 – How Environment Impacts Identity 00:00:00
- 5. 1.5 – Personal Strengths and Weaknesses 00:00:00
- 6. 1.6 – Recognizing Your Core Interests 00:00:00
- 7. 1.7 – Understanding Emotional Triggers 00:00:00
- 8. 1.8 – Developing Self-Awareness Daily 00:00:00
- 9. 1.9 – Creating a Personal Identity Map 00:00:00
- 10. 1.10 – Separating Self-Worth from Others’ Opinions 00:00:00
- 11. 1.11 – Managing Internal Conflicts About Identity 00:00:00
- 12. 1.12 – Embracing Change in Self-Definition 00:00:00
- 13. 1.13 – Healthy vs. Unhealthy Self-Labels 00:00:00
- 14. 1.14 – Building Consistency Between Values and Actions 00:00:00
- 15. 1.15 – Defining Your Personal Mission Statement 00:00:00
- 1. 2.1 – Understanding Cultural Roots 00:00:00
- 2. 2.2 – Family Traditions and Identity 00:00:00
- 3. 2.3 – How Heritage Shapes Values 00:00:00
- 4. 2.4 – Respecting Differences in Community 00:00:00
- 5. 2.5 – Sharing Stories Across Generations 00:00:00
- 6. 2.6 – Recognizing Cultural Biases 00:00:00
- 7. 2.7 – Community Rituals and Belonging 00:00:00
- 8. 2.8 – Learning From Historical Context 00:00:00
- 9. 2.9 – Celebrating Heritage Without Exclusion 00:00:00
- 10. 2.10 – Role of Language in Identity 00:00:00
- 11. 2.11 – Building Cultural Pride With Humility 00:00:00
- 12. 2.12 – Exploring Local Community Events 00:00:00
- 13. 2.13 – How Culture Impacts Conflict Styles 00:00:00
- 14. 2.14 – Creating a Cultural Connection Journal 00:00:00
- 15. 2.15 – Building Community Pride Projects 00:00:00
- 1. 3.1 – Why Your Voice Matters 00:00:00
- 2. 3.2 – Overcoming Fear of Speaking Up 00:00:00
- 3. 3.3 – Building Daily Confidence Habits 00:00:00
- 4. 3.4 – Practicing Assertive Communication 00:00:00
- 5. 3.5 – Understanding the Difference Between Aggression and Assertiveness 00:00:00
- 6. 3.6 – Identifying Your Perspective in Group Settings 00:00:00
- 7. 3.7 – Learning to Disagree With Respect 00:00:00
- 8. 3.8 – Presenting Ideas Clearly and Calmly 00:00:00
- 9. 3.9 – Developing Public Speaking Confidence 00:00:00
- 10. 3.10 – Handling Criticism Without Losing Confidence 00:00:00
- 11. 3.11 – Standing Strong in Difficult Conversations 00:00:00
- 12. 3.12 – Journaling to Strengthen Perspective 00:00:00
- 13. 3.13 – Reframing Self-Doubt Into Self-Belief 00:00:00
- 14. 3.14 – Practicing Confidence Through Role-Play 00:00:00
- 15. 3.15 – Celebrating Wins in Self-Expression 00:00:00
- 1. 4.1 – What Are Civic Rights? 00:00:00
- 2. 4.2 – Understanding Responsibilities as a Citizen 00:00:00
- 3. 4.3 – Local, State, and Federal Government Basics 00:00:00
- 4. 4.4 – How Voting Works 00:00:00
- 5. 4.5 – Why Civic Participation Matters 00:00:00
- 6. 4.6 – Knowing Your Rights in Daily Life 00:00:00
- 7. 4.7 – Responsibilities in Your Community 00:00:00
- 8. 4.8 – Understanding Taxes and Public Services 00:00:00
- 9. 4.9 – Role of Law Enforcement and Safety 00:00:00
- 10. 4.10 – Understanding Freedom of Speech 00:00:00
- 11. 4.11 – Balancing Rights and Responsibilities 00:00:00
- 12. 4.12 – The Role of Jury Duty 00:00:00
- 13. 4.13 – Understanding Social Contracts 00:00:00
- 14. 4.14 – How Laws Are Made and Changed 00:00:00
- 15. 4.15 – Exploring Ways to Stay Informed 00:00:00
- 1. 5.1 – What Community Service Means 00:00:00
- 2. 5.2 – Benefits of Serving Others 00:00:00
- 3. 5.3 – Identifying Community Needs 00:00:00
- 4. 5.4 – Volunteering in Local Programs 00:00:00
- 5. 5.5 – Service Projects for Families 00:00:00
- 6. 5.6 – Skills You Learn Through Service 00:00:00
- 7. 5.7 – Building Empathy Through Giving 00:00:00
- 8. 5.8 – How Service Impacts Identity 00:00:00
- 9. 5.9 – Organizing a Small Service Project 00:00:00
- 10. 5.10 – Role of Nonprofits in Community Health 00:00:00
- 11. 5.11 – Balancing Personal Growth and Service 00:00:00
- 12. 5.12 – Developing a Community Impact Journal 00:00:00
- 13. 5.13 – Inspiring Others to Join Service 00:00:00
- 14. 5.14 – Connecting Service to Career Paths 00:00:00
- 15. 5.15 – Measuring the Impact of Your Service 00:00:00
- 1. 6.1 – What Advocacy Really Means 00:00:00
- 2. 6.2 – Identifying Issues That Matter to You 00:00:00
- 3. 6.3 – Practicing Self-Advocacy in Daily Life 00:00:00
- 4. 6.4 – Supporting a Friend in Advocacy 00:00:00
- 5. 6.5 – Using Assertive Communication in Advocacy 00:00:00
- 6. 6.6 – Building Persuasive Speaking Skills 00:00:00
- 7. 6.7 – Writing Advocacy Letters or Petitions 00:00:00
- 8. 6.8 – Meeting With Leaders or Officials 00:00:00
- 9. 6.9 – Advocating in School or Workplace Settings 00:00:00
- 10. 6.10 – The Role of Allies in Advocacy 00:00:00
- 11. 6.11 – How to Stay Calm Under Pressure 00:00:00
- 12. 6.12 – Tracking Advocacy Goals and Progress 00:00:00
- 13. 6.13 – Using Social Media Responsibly for Advocacy 00:00:00
- 14. 6.14 – Understanding the Ethics of Advocacy 00:00:00
- 15. 6.15 – Building Long-Term Advocacy Projects 00:00:00
- 1. 7.1 – Recognizing Bias in Daily Life 00:00:00
- 2. 7.2 – Understanding Types of Discrimination 00:00:00
- 3. 7.3 – How Inequality Affects Communities 00:00:00
- 4. 7.4 – Identifying Microaggressions 00:00:00
- 5. 7.5 – Practicing Responses to Bias 00:00:00
- 6. 7.6 – Building Inner Strength Against Discrimination 00:00:00
- 7. 7.7 – Using Support Systems for Protection 00:00:00
- 8. 7.8 – Knowing Your Rights Against Discrimination 00:00:00
- 9. 7.9 – Learning the Role of Allies in Fighting Inequality 00:00:00
- 10. 7.10 – Practicing Resilience in Difficult Spaces 00:00:00
- 11. 7.11 – Using Conflict Resolution Against Bias 00:00:00
- 12. 7.12 – Documenting Experiences of Inequality 00:00:00
- 13. 7.13 – Turning Struggles Into Advocacy 00:00:00
- 14. 7.14 – Building Inclusive Communities 00:00:00
- 15. 7.15 – Fostering Self-Worth Despite Bias 00:00:00
- 1. 8.1 – What Leadership Means 00:00:00
- 2. 8.2 – Identifying Leadership Qualities in Yourself 00:00:00
- 3. 8.3 – Understanding Different Leadership Styles 00:00:00
- 4. 8.4 – Building Leadership Through Service 00:00:00
- 5. 8.5 – Practicing Decision-Making Skills 00:00:00
- 6. 8.6 – Developing Responsibility in Leadership 00:00:00
- 7. 8.7 – Building Teamwork and Trust 00:00:00
- 8. 8.8 – Managing Conflict as a Leader 00:00:00
- 9. 8.9 – Inspiring Others by Example 00:00:00
- 10. 8.10 – How to Delegate Effectively 00:00:00
- 11. 8.11 – Handling Mistakes as a Leader 00:00:00
- 12. 8.12 – Building Long-Term Leadership Goals 00:00:00
- 13. 8.13 – Leadership Through Mentorship 00:00:00
- 14. 8.14 – Transitioning From Personal Growth to Public Leadership 00:00:00
- 15. 8.15 – Creating a Personal Leadership Roadmap 00:00:00
- 1. 9.1 – What Makes a Healthy Social Network 00:00:00
- 2. 9.2 – Identifying Positive Influences 00:00:00
- 3. 9.3 – Avoiding Toxic Relationships 00:00:00
- 4. 9.4 – Role of Trust in Building Connections 00:00:00
- 5. 9.5 – How to Create Supportive Friendships 00:00:00
- 6. 9.6 – Balancing Online and Offline Networks 00:00:00
- 7. 9.7 – Building a Circle of Encouragement 00:00:00
- 8. 9.8 – Recognizing When Networks Need Boundaries 00:00:00
- 9. 9.9 – How to Strengthen Family Connections 00:00:00
- 10. 9.10 – Building Peer Support Systems 00:00:00
- 11. 9.11 – Learning to Ask for Help From Your Network 00:00:00
- 12. 9.12 – Sharing Resources and Strengths 00:00:00
- 13. 9.13 – Celebrating Diversity in Networks 00:00:00
- 14. 9.14 – Maintaining Long-Term Relationships 00:00:00
- 15. 9.15 – Evaluating and Improving Social Networks 00:00:00
- 1. 10.1 – What Legacy Means in Personal Life 00:00:00
- 2. 10.2 – Identifying Your Long-Term Goals 00:00:00
- 3. 10.3 – How Daily Choices Shape Legacy 00:00:00
- 4. 10.4 – Building Legacy Through Service 00:00:00
- 5. 10.5 – Using Education as Part of Legacy 00:00:00
- 6. 10.6 – Role of Family in Legacy Building 00:00:00
- 7. 10.7 – Community Contributions That Last 00:00:00
- 8. 10.8 – Mentoring as Part of Legacy 00:00:00
- 9. 10.9 – Writing a Personal Legacy Statement 00:00:00
- 10. 10.10 – Planning for Long-Term Community Impact 00:00:00
- 11. 10.11 – Balancing Career and Civic Legacy 00:00:00
- 12. 10.12 – Building Resilience Into Your Legacy 00:00:00
- 13. 10.13 – Inspiring Future Generations 00:00:00
- 14. 10.14 – Tracking Your Progress Over Time 00:00:00
- 15. 10.15 – Living a Life That Reflects Legacy 00:00:00
Course overview
Lesson Overview
4.3 – Local, State, and Federal Government Basics: The U.S. government functions through three levels that coordinate power. Local governments manage schools, zoning, and local law enforcement. State governments handle education systems, health regulations, and infrastructure. The federal government oversees defense, currency, and national policy. Each level has executive, legislative, and judicial branches for checks and balance. Citizens can influence all three through petitions, elections, and advocacy. Understanding which level controls an issue saves time and effort. Read city and state websites to see where decisions originate. Attend local meetings to witness democracy at work. Knowledge of structure is the first step toward effective change.
About this course
Empowering individuals to strengthen their personal identity, engage in their community, and develop the skills to advocate for themselves and others.
This course includes:
- Self-assessment tools for personal values and strengths
- Resources and guides for community involvement and civic participation
- Role-play and scenario-based exercises for practicing advocacy and leadership