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WARM-UP

WARM-UP. Your task is to Summarize the last lesson on Duties and responsibilities. To do this you need to: Pick up the article on Responsibilities verses Rights Read it In your notebook below the warm-up for the last lesson, formulate a response to the question at the bottom

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WARM-UP

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  1. WARM-UP Your task is to Summarize the last lesson on Duties and responsibilities. To do this you need to: Pick up the article on Responsibilities verses Rights Read it In your notebook below the warm-up for the last lesson, formulate a response to the question at the bottom Have your Homework out on Duties and responsibilities Plus the 3-tab foldable to be checked!

  2. Decide whether each statement below is fact or opinion about duties and responsibilities. _____ 1. A basic responsibility of citizenship is to contribute to the common good. _____ 2. Keeping informed regarding current issues is a responsibility. _____ 3. Everyone should register and vote. _____ 4. Only responsible citizens hold elective office. _____ 5. Participating in campaigns is a responsibility of citizens. _____ 6. Civics responsibilities are fulfilled by choice. Decide whether each item is an example of a duty or a responsibility. _____ 7. Voting in a local, state or national election. _____ 8. Petition the government for a new law. _____ 9. Pay a fine for speeding. _____ 10. Put a political sign in your yard. _____ 11. Run in an upcoming election for mayor. _____ 12. Sign up for the draft. _____ 13. Take part in a political demonstration. _____ 14. Go to school every day. _____ 15. Complete income tax forms on April 15th. _____ 16. Don’t make fun of someone who has different religious views. Decide whether each item is true or false about duties and responsibilities. If it is false, change it to make it true. _____ 17. People should respect other’s rights to an equal voice in government. _____ 18. Holding elective office is a duty. _____ 19. Amanda was summoned to court to register and vote. _____ 20. Chloe can write a letter of complaint to her congressman. _____ 21. Contributing money to a political campaign is a duty. _____ 22. Obeying the law is a duty. _____ 23. Putting a campaign bumper sticker on your car is a duty. _____ 24. When Doug testified in court he was communicating with government officials. _____ 25. Watching the local news every day is a duty.

  3. Pairs Activity: Meet your 12:00 partner Get your materials: 1 expo Marker 1 bag of examples On your desk, draw a tree map like the one below and with your partner, match the examples under the correct category.

  4. Character Traits of a Good Citizen

  5. Daily Objectives What character traits make a good citizen? Name 3 ways citizens can participate in community service. What steps should you consider when starting a community service project?

  6. Thoughtful and effective participation in civic life depends upon the exercise of good citizenship. How do individuals demonstrate good citizenship?

  7. I practice TRUSTWORTHINESS and HONESTY. I don’t lie and people can trust me Song "don't lie" - black eyed peas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCub4Vi-1KI

  8. I am COURTEOUS and I RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS. I am nice and tolerant of others Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Glny4jSciVI&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

  9. I am RESPONSIBLE, ACCOUNTABLE and SELF-RELIANT. I know how to be independent. Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I03JseHP1x4

  10. I have RESPECT FOR THE LAW I follow the principle of “rule of law”. Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4MRmEPNUxY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9_koQmM0pU

  11. I am PATRIOTIC. I show pride and love for my country. Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EZenGE7f08&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHmdu_I_0zI

  12. I PARTICIPATE IN THE SCHOOL, COMMUNITY AND IN ELECTIONS AS AN INFORMED VOTER. I volunteer my time. Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvVkMWzamek

  13. When we work together, we can make our community a better place to live and work!

  14. COMMUNITY SERVICE Civic and social duties address community needs and serve the public good A democratic society requires the active participation of its citizens

  15. What are some ways to participate? 1. Volunteer to support democratic institutions- encourage people to vote (ex: League of Women’s Voters) 2. Express concern about the welfare of your community issues (ex: safety, education, environment, public health) 3. Help to make the community a good place to live and work (ex: involved with public service organizations)

  16. What are the benefits of volunteering

  17. What are the top 3 age groups to volunteer? Why do you think there are fewer people volunteering in the 18-24 age group?

  18. What are some of the steps in developing a community service project?

  19. Watch a community service project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG1Jg6bcNRo Which area of volunteering most interests you?

  20. Volunteering Class Project “ACTIVATE” Make sure you turn in your class project sheet into your class bin at the end of class. Homework Remember, you have a written assignment due next class and study for a vocab quiz

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