Citizenship

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Citizenship

• What does it mean to you?

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Citizenship

• Where does it mean to you?

School
Nation
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Citizenship Quiz

• True or False?  
• I take responsibility for what goes on in my
  community.      
• I do my part for the common good.      
• I participate in community service.      
• I help take care of the environment.      
• I obey the law.

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Rights and Responsibilities

• Citizenship involves Rights and Responsibilities.
• What is the difference?
• What are examples of each?

Rights
Responsibilities
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Citizenship in Action

• Make a list of specific actions that comprise
  being a good citizen.
• Brainstorm a list of school/community/national
  problems.
• Find a current issue or problem you are
  personally concerned about.
• Research/Describe the issue
• Come up with actions an individual or group could
  take to address the issue.

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Citizenship in Action - Action Steps

• I. List problems identified.
• II. Prioritize problems. 
• III. Select a specific problem.
• IV. Describe the problem
• V. Determine general goals of the problem-solving
  effort.
• VI. Brainstorm responses.
• VII. Develop strategies.
• VIII. Evaluate your efforts
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