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And Only for $19.99!!

They may not slice, dice or keep you warm but the citizens of SuperC, Carley Althauser’s class of 8th graders from College Place Middle School in Edmonds, have proven that they have the Entrepreneurial Spirit that will help them become … Continue reading

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A Civic Mirror Country Introduces Itself…

The citizens of Cranergy, a country of 8th grade civics students from Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, Virgina,  are flexing their history muscles and sharing the history of the cultures that exist within their country.  As many Instructors and … Continue reading

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A Civic Mirror Impeachment…

Utopia’s government ( a country in the College of San Mateo in Northern California) has spoken, the President has been impeached.  Our source, Heather, referred me to the official record from the November 18, 2009 court rulings: CRIMES AGAINST SOCIETY: … Continue reading

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First Year Ends with Heartbreak in Gaia

Several citizens of Gaia – a simulated nation made up of Civic Studies 11 students from Panorama Ridge Secondary in Surrey, BC – were left heartbroken after their family members perished in the year 2000.  Citizen Simran assumed the role … Continue reading

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A “State Of Emergency” for One Civic Mirror Country

Has this happened in your country?  An important citizen is in control of an important property and then for one reason or another cannot do his or her job?  This is the situation the citizens of Utopia,  42 students of … Continue reading

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Tough Questions for Civic Mirror Country Niman5, Honest Answers

The Civic Mirror is still a new game for the citizens of Niman5 a ninth grade Literature class at Mountlake Terrace High School but they are already thinking deeply about the Civic Mirror and how it will effect them as … Continue reading

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Civic Mirror Country Contemplates the Big Questions

Carly Althauser’s middle school class at College Place Middle School in Lynnwood, WA (otherwise known as the citizens of High Range City) have just begun the Civic Mirror experience and are already beginning to tackle the tough questions.  Although they … Continue reading

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Civic Mirror Citizens’ Flag Creations Contemplated

Randy Cayea’s 8th Grade civics class from Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, Virginia, otherwise known as the citizens of Ania, have begun the designs on a national flag to represent their country.  While some choose to find inspiration in flags … Continue reading

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Civic Mirror Advice from Grade 12 Economics Students in New York City ~ Part 3 of 3

Savas is the last Grade 12 economics student from the Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction we’ll be showcasing this week. In the video reflection below Savas shares some of the lessons he learned about life and the real-world … Continue reading

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Civic Mirror Advice from Grade 12 Economics Students in New York City ~ Part 2 of 3

Maylin is the next Grade 12 economics student who participated in The Civic Mirror in spring 2009 we’re showcasing … from the Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction . Below she discusses her experience as a Civic Mirror citizen … Continue reading

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