This month we will study what it means to be a good citizen. Students will read, watch videos, and participate in engaging activities while learning how to be a citizen to the community, state, country, and the world. The simple outline allows them to complete the projects independently but suggest studying together as a family. Although students can learn by studying and completing projects, they often imitate what has been modeled before them. Here is a great opportunity for children to observe the actions of real citizens. As you complete projects we would love to see pictures of your work in the community! AMW
Begin by printing off the rating scale to see what citizen skills you have and could improve on.
Videos
Then pick a video to hear what activities you can participate in, responsibilities as a citizen, and lessons on our character of focus:
-Elementary students at Vision Academy model the actions of good and bad citizens. Can you recognize the best way to handle situations in the community?
-Here is a BrainPop video for students that explains citizen’s responsibilities in a community.
-Middle and high school students can join Chris Grudy on The Citizen in a journey to learn about our republic and the roles and responsibilities of citizens.
Books you can read
Begin by printing off the rating scale to see what citizen skills you have and could improve on.
Videos
Then pick a video to hear what activities you can participate in, responsibilities as a citizen, and lessons on our character of focus:
-Elementary students at Vision Academy model the actions of good and bad citizens. Can you recognize the best way to handle situations in the community?
-Here is a BrainPop video for students that explains citizen’s responsibilities in a community.
-Middle and high school students can join Chris Grudy on The Citizen in a journey to learn about our republic and the roles and responsibilities of citizens.
Books you can read
In I am A Good Citizen young readers will learn what is a citizen and how they can help their community to make it a better place. |
In Carl the Complainer the main character learns to stop complaining and start making changes. As young students read this story they will be inspired to do the same. Why wait for someone else to fix problems we see in the world when we can do something?
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Middle school students will read about the rights and responsibilities of citizens and testimonies of others who spoke up to bring a change.
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“When You Grow Up to Vote: How Our Government Works for You” by Eleanor Roosevelt and Michelle Markel’s new edition explains how our democracy works. It covers voting, laws, the White House and more. Reviews share that this is a great introduction for students on being an informed citizen of the United States.
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Crafts and projects
Research historical figures like Abraham Lindoln, Paul Revere, Albert Einstein, or The Wright Brothers, to see what they did to help the country. You can also search through your newspaper to find local stories.
Research historical figures like Abraham Lindoln, Paul Revere, Albert Einstein, or The Wright Brothers, to see what they did to help the country. You can also search through your newspaper to find local stories.
As you study, print the Citizen sheet and take notes of the strengths of good citizens. Later write in the left column what actions you will take to help your family and community. For younger students they can draw the actions of those they study and draw themselves in action.
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With this page students can print off Citizenship sheet to answer the questions and draw a picture.
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