How Philly Works School Curriculum
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How Philly Works School Curriculum

C70's very popular How Philly Works guides have been adapted into free classroom resources for Philadelphia teachers. The guide breaks down complex systems of Philadelphia's civic structure into easy-to-understand language that is crucial to empower residents to navigate the city’s systems to advocate for themselves and their communities effectively. Now, thanks to a partnership with PA Youth Vote, teachers can have six out-of-the-box lessons for use in the classroom.

To access the How Philly Works lessons, simply email [email protected]. You'll get an autoresponse with the link to these free resources. They include lessons and supporting slides for the following sections:

  • Part I - A Brief History of Philadelphia

  • Part II - The Mayor and Administration

  • Part III - City Council

  • Part IV - City Budget Simulation

  • Part V - Other Elected Officials

  • Part VI - The School District of Philadelphia