1. Warm-Up Why do you think it is important to be a responsible citizen to your country, community, & school??? Why do you think it is important to be a responsible citizen to your country, community, & school???

2. Review SOL 4a-4g & 3a-3c 8 th Grade 9/23/10 Mr. Marchinetti

3. Agenda: Warm-Up Warm-Up Review Citizen Traits, Review Citizen Traits, Poster’s for Word Wall Poster’s for Word Wall Peer Assess WRAP-UP Peer Assess WRAP-UP Word Wall Activity Word Wall Activity

4. SOL 4a – 4g & 3a – 3c 4a – 4g. The student will demonstrate knowledge of personal character traits of good citizens 4a – 4g. The student will demonstrate knowledge of personal character traits of good citizens 3c. The student will describing the duties of citizenship, including obeying the laws, paying taxes, defending the nation, and serving in court. 3c. The student will describing the duties of citizenship, including obeying the laws, paying taxes, defending the nation, and serving in court.

5. HW Blog Question Blog Question

6. Review Personal Character Traits of Good Citizens Trustworthiness and Honesty!!! Trustworthiness and Honesty!!! Courtesy and respect for the rights of others. Courtesy and respect for the rights of others. Responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance. Responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance. Respect for the Law Respect for the Law Patriotism. Patriotism. Participation in school and/or local community. Participation in school and/or local community. Participation in elections as an informed voter. Participation in elections as an informed voter.

8. Looking out for Others Show concern for the success and safety of others (Be a GOOD Friend) Show concern for the success and safety of others (Be a GOOD Friend) Use non-judgmental language that does not offend or demean. Use non-judgmental language that does not offend or demean. If you talk trash, you will be treated like trash! If you talk trash, you will be treated like trash! Treat others the way you want to be treated. Treat others the way you want to be treated. If you give RESPECT, you get RESPECT! If you give RESPECT, you get RESPECT!

9. Be Responsible Be Honest! Be Honest! Never Lie, Cheat, or Steal Never Lie, Cheat, or Steal NOBODY respects a liar or a thief! NOBODY respects a liar or a thief! Do the right thing, especially when it is difficult, and even when no one is looking. Do the right thing, especially when it is difficult, and even when no one is looking. Take responsibility for your actions. Take responsibility for your actions. Think of how your actions affect the welfare of others. Think of how your actions affect the welfare of others.

10. Obey the LAW If you think it is wrong, it probably is! If you think it is wrong, it probably is! A criminal history will follow you for the rest of your life (affects getting job or joining military) A criminal history will follow you for the rest of your life (affects getting job or joining military) Using Drugs and Drinking Alcohol under 21 is ILLEGAL (The damage might not show for years-you WILL regret your actions later) Using Drugs and Drinking Alcohol under 21 is ILLEGAL (The damage might not show for years-you WILL regret your actions later) Laws are made to PROTECT you, not to punish you Laws are made to PROTECT you, not to punish you

11. Report Criminal Behavior If you were the victim, How would YOU feel if no one reported it and they got away with it? If you were the victim, How would YOU feel if no one reported it and they got away with it? The Police are only as good as the information they get from YOU! The Police are only as good as the information they get from YOU! Murderers, Thieves, Robbers, etc. are caught everyday by Citizens who had the COURAGE to report on them! Murderers, Thieves, Robbers, etc. are caught everyday by Citizens who had the COURAGE to report on them!

12. Doing the Right Thing Citizen Helps Catch Bank Robbers Citizen Helps Catch Bank Robbers Citizen Helps Catch Bank Robbers Citizen Helps Catch Bank Robbers Citizen Helps Catch Suspect That Ran over Officer Citizen Helps Catch Suspect That Ran over Officer Citizen Helps Catch Suspect That Ran over Officer Citizen Helps Catch Suspect That Ran over Officer Citizen Helps Officer Under Attack Citizen Helps Officer Under Attack Citizen Helps Officer Under Attack Citizen Helps Officer Under Attack These are just the cases reported to the Media, dozens of times a day Good Citizens help the Police catch bad guys! YOU DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

13. Volunteer your time to Others Give back to the community, church, or school Give back to the community, church, or school Get involved in school or outside organized activities (Sports, Religion, Clubs) Get involved in school or outside organized activities (Sports, Religion, Clubs)SportsClubsSportsClubs Get out of the HOUSE! Get out of the HOUSE! There are people that are in need of your help, give it! There are people that are in need of your help, give it! Remember, not everyone is as fortunate as you Remember, not everyone is as fortunate as you Be someone others can count on when in need! Be someone others can count on when in need!

14. Be Patriotic Learn and Understand American History and the Political System Learn and Understand American History and the Political System People have fought and died for you! (Keep their legacy alive) People have fought and died for you! (Keep their legacy alive) Keep up on Current Events (newspaper, internet, television, teachers) Keep up on Current Events (newspaper, internet, television, teachers)newspaperinternet televisionnewspaperinternet television Understand how the Government works (You can’t complain about the Laws if you don’t know How, Who, or Why they were created) Understand how the Government works (You can’t complain about the Laws if you don’t know How, Who, or Why they were created) Republican PartyDemocratic Party ConservativeLiberal

15. Be Patriotic Learn Who your Legislators are and How to contact them (They work for YOU!) Learn Who your Legislators are and How to contact them (They work for YOU!) Show RESPECT for the American Flag (Millions have fought and died under their colors FOR YOU to live in peace!) Show RESPECT for the American Flag (Millions have fought and died under their colors FOR YOU to live in peace!) How can you complain about America if you don’t understand it? How can you complain about America if you don’t understand it? Senator Jim Webb Congressman Frank Wolf Senator Mark Warner

16. Suspicious Activity Anything out of the ordinary in your neighborhood Anything out of the ordinary in your neighborhood People who look up to no good People who look up to no good People looking into vehicles, walking around others houses People looking into vehicles, walking around others houses People hiding out of plain view, acting strange People hiding out of plain view, acting strange Don’t Be Afraid! Let someone know, Better to be safe then sorry Don’t Be Afraid! Let someone know, Better to be safe then sorry

17. Duties of Citizens Obey laws Obey laws Pay taxes Pay taxes Serve in the armed forces, if called Serve in the armed forces, if called Serve on a jury or as a witness in court, when summoned Serve on a jury or as a witness in court, when summoned

18. It is your duty Citizens who choose not to fulfill their civic duties face legal consequences.

19. OBEY LAWS LAWS – written rules Agreements Contracts Keep order

20. Paying Taxes Taxes raise money to provide services for citizens Federal tax, state tax, sales tax

21. Serve in Armed Forces, IF CALLED Age 18- Register with Armed Services (males- law) Defend country against threats

22. Serving on a jury or as a witness in court, IF CALLED U.S. Constitution Guarantees anyone accused of a crime a trial decided by a jury of peers (citizens)

23. Duties of U.S. Citizens Citizens who choose not to fulfill these civic duties face legal consequences!!! Citizens who choose not to fulfill these civic duties face legal consequences!!!

24. Exit Ticket: What would happen if you do not fulfill your duty as a U.S. Citizen??? What would happen if you do not fulfill your duty as a U.S. Citizen???