Category Archives: From the CM Trenches
Civic Mirror Advice from Grade 12 Economics Students in New York City ~ Part 1 of 3
Stephen is the first Grade 12 economics student from the Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction whose Civic Mirror video reflection we’ll be showcasing this week. Enjoy listening to Stephen talk about the following points: The importance of trust … Continue reading
A Student Case Study: Jordan’s Story Civic Mirror Classroom Video Series, Episode 20
This is a student video reflection that was done for marks. The young man’s name is Jordan, his track record in school was less than stellar, and his experience in The Civic Mirror was full of adversity. What’s so fascinating … Continue reading
“People or Sheeple?” ponders Cherise Osaki ~ a Grade 12 student from Shanghai American School
In this video, Cherise Osaki, a Grade 12 International Relations Student from Shanghai American School, reflects on what she learned about her classmates – and people in general – from her experience as a citizen in her Civic Mirror country … Continue reading
More Headlines from NYC High School
The political plot-lines and economic action just keeps churning out of the three Grade 12 economics classes from the Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction in Manhattan, New York, that are using The Civic Mirror. Below Mr. Matt Anderson … Continue reading
Mississauga teacher brings Civics 10 to life with Civic Mirror simulation
Ms. Kelly Devenish, a Civics 10 teacher from The Woodlands School n Mississauga, ON, describes a day-in-the-life of her Civics 10 class which uses The Civic Mirror education program. Just wanted to give you a little synopsis of what went … Continue reading
Civic Mirror Video Reflection, Jonathan Lau from Shanghai American School
Here Jonathan Lau, a Grade 12 international relations student from Shanghai American School, discusses what he learned about citizenship, policy-making, the complexity of governments, and the importance of voting in a democracy by participating in The Civic Mirror government simulation.
Termiland Citizens Create National T-Shirt!
The citizens of Termiland – a Civic Mirror country made up of Grade 7 students from Alderwood Middle School in Edmonds, WA – have put their heads together to design their own national t-shirt. Now it’s one thing to get … Continue reading
Big News in UASDC Countries!
Mr. Matt Anderson updates us on the Civic Mirror news, live from three Grade 12 economics classes at The Urban Assembly School for Design and Construction in New York City. EXTRA, EXTRA! Read All About It – End of Year … Continue reading
“Planning on Suing Anyone?” asks Alex, a New York City student judge.
Mr. Matt Anderson’s three Grade 12 classes from The Urban Assembly School for Design and Construction in New York City are back for another round of Civic Mirror fun, and things are heating up so fast that the National Judge … Continue reading
First-Ever CM Trenches Video, by Jill Smith
This is a follow-up to Jill Smith’s “History Will Repeat Itself” reflection and the first-ever From The Civic Mirror Trenches video submission! Jill ponders why she and her classmates allowed horrible and undemocratic events to unfold in their simulated country … Continue reading
