1. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENSHIP MS. GOTTSLEBEN’S THIRD GRADE CLASS

3. THEMES OF CITIZENSHIP IN COMMUNITIES Tell the truth Be caring Respect others Be responsible for what you do and say Be brave enough to do the right thing and help out when needed

4. WHAT IS A COMMUNITY? A group of interacting people, living within a certain proximity Sharing a populated environment Sharing beliefs, resources and needs

5. CITIZENSHIP is the state of being a citizen of a particular social, political, national, or human resource community. Carries rights and responsibilities Citizens work to better their community Participate in communities and volunteer

7. VOLUNTEER Working on behalf of others without receiving payment Kindness act Selfless act Makes a person feel good about themselves

9. GOOD CITIZEN IN THE CLASSROOM VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaJBRzHyN3A&feature=related

10. PROJECT On a piece of poster board draw an act of kindness as someone is volunteering their time to help out others. If you have volunteered in your life, draw a picture of what you did and how it made you feel. If you have never volunteered, draw a picture of something you would do or have seen another do.