2. WARM-UP COMPLETE THE TREE MAP EXERCISE AND GLUE IT INTO YOUR WARM-UP NOTEBOOK HAVE YOUR HOMEWORK OUT ON DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO BE CHECKED!

3. Warm-up: Decide if each item below is a RIGHT, DUTY or RESPONSIBILITY of a citizen. Place the letter of the item beneath the appropriate box. A. Obey lawsG. SecurityM. Freedom B. EqualityH. Pay taxesN. communicate with government officials C. Register and VoteI. LibertyO. Serve in voluntary positions D. Serve on a JuryJ. Hold elective officeP. Serve in the armed forces E. Respect other’s rightsK. Keep informed F. Participate in political campaignsL. Go to school Citizenship RightsDutiesResponsibilities

4. 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 15 th. _____ 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.

5. Character Traits of a Good Citizen

6. Daily Objectives 1. Identify personal character traits that make a good citizen. 2. Name ways for citizens to participate in community service. 3. Identify the steps to create a community service project. Daily Vocabulary Patriotism volunteerism

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

8. You only have to copy the words in bold and underlined! Song "don't lie" - black eyed peas "don't lie" - black eyed peas I practice TRUSTWORTHINESS and HONESTY. (Example- DON”T LIE)

9. Song http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=evJ1JUh8J Ss&feature=related&saf ety_mode=true&persist _safety_mode=1&safe= active http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=evJ1JUh8J Ss&feature=related&saf ety_mode=true&persist _safety_mode=1&safe= active I am COURTEOUS and I RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS. (Example- BE NICE and TOLERANT)

10. Song http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=oOpwA6rG UR4&safety_mode=tru e&persist_safety_mode =1&safe=active http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=oOpwA6rG UR4&safety_mode=tru e&persist_safety_mode =1&safe=active I am RESPONSIBLE, ACCOUNTABLE and SELF-RELIANT. (Example- INDEPENDENT)

11. Song http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=f4MRmEP NUxY http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=f4MRmEP NUxY I have RESPECT FOR THE LAW (Example- RULE OF LAW

12. Song http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=4EZenGE7f 08&safety_mode=true &persist_safety_mode= 1&safe=active http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=4EZenGE7f 08&safety_mode=true &persist_safety_mode= 1&safe=active I am PATRIOTIC. (Example-LOVE OF ONE’S COUNTRY

13. Song http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=PDSSGyPu rmE&feature=related http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=PDSSGyPu rmE&feature=related I PARTICIPATE IN THE SCHOOL, COMMUNITY AND IN ELECTIONS AS AN INFORMED VOTER. (Example- VOLUNTEER TIME Let’s see how we can work together as a group. Everyone get up and line up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsEZNfsYZ- s&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

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

15. COMMUNITY SERVICE A democratic society requires the active participation of its citizens. What are some ways to participate? 1. Volunteer to support democratic institutions (ex: League of Women’s Voters) 2. Express concern about the welfare of your community (ex: safety, education, environment) 3. Help to make the community a good place to live and work

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? Formulate a question What needs to be fixed? Analyze informa- tion from different sources Express a position Devise and implement a plan Make thoughtful decisions in personal, financial and civic matters

19. Watch a community service project http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=YG1Jg6b cNRo http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=YG1Jg6b cNRo Which area of volunteering most interests you?

20. No homework Continue to work on the Naturalization Test in Resource