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Lesson Title: Citizenship – Duties and Responsibilities SOL: 3c,d Essential Knowledge /Question: What duties are expected of all citizens, and what are the ways individuals demonstrate responsible citizenship? Higher Level Question for Rigor: What would happen if each duty wasn’t followed by most citizens? Bloom’s Taxonomy: knowledge, comprehension, evaluation, synthesis Materials: ppt, Tic Tac Toe assignment Vocabulary: civic duties, civic responsibilities Procedures / Instructional Strategies: cumulative review, group project about forming new country, ppt with slot notes, illustrate civic duties on left side, assign Tic Tac Toe project Learning Styles Addressed: visual, auditory, kinesthetic Differentiation: Tic Tac Toe Assessment: Which purpose? Review, Tic Tac Toe assignment

Candy Questions

Which early fundamental political principle means that we elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on our behalf?

Which early fundamental political principle says that the government and those who govern are bound by the law?

Which early American document stated grievances against the King of England?

Which early American document guarantees equality under the law with majority rule and the rights of the minority protected?

What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?

Which purpose of the U.S. Constitution according to the Preamble is being fulfilled when schools provide the flu shot?

Which purpose of government according to the Preamble to the Constitution is being fulfilled when the police officers make sure we have peace here at home?

Who must approve or ratify amendments to the Virginia State Constitution?

Who proposes amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

Which early American document was the first written plan of government for the U.S. but was too weak to survive?

Group Activity: Pretend that you are forming your own new country. What three things MUST all citizens do in your country? What three things SHOULD all citizens do in your country? Be prepared to share!

For government to be effective, citizens must fulfill their civic duties.

Duties of Responsible Citizens Obey laws

Duties of Responsible Citizens Obey laws Pay taxes

Duties of Responsible Citizens Obey laws Pay taxes Serve in the armed forces if called

Duties of Responsible Citizens Obey laws Pay taxes Serve in the armed forces if called Serve on a jury or as a witness in court

Duties of Responsible Citizens Obey laws Pay taxes Serve in the armed forces if called Serve on a jury or as a witness in court Citizens who choose not to fulfill these civic duties face legal consequences.

Responsibilities of Citizens (A responsibility contributes to the common good.) Register and vote Hold elective office Influence government by communicating with government officials Serve in voluntary, appointed positions

Responsibilities of Citizens (A responsibility contributes to the common good.) Register and vote Hold elective office Influence government by communicating with government officials Serve in voluntary, appointed positions Participate in political campaigns Keep informed regarding current issues Respect others’ rights to an equal voice in government Responsibilities are fulfilled by choice; they are voluntary.

On the left side of your notebook, you need to illustrate in any way you wish the four civic duties.