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Family Connection
Family Connection
In this family connection lesson, students working with at least one family member will explore the responsibilities of good citizenship, then consider actions they have engaged in that support the common good.
In this family connection lesson, students working with at least one family member will explore the responsibilities of good citizenship, then consider actions they have engaged in that support the common good.
As citizens, we have many responsibilities, including obeying the law, paying taxes, and serving jury duty, as well as holding public office and serving in the military, and others. Some are required, and others are not required but promote the common good.
A) Watch the Top 10 Ways To Be A Good Citizen video together:
A) Watch the Top 10 Ways To Be A Good Citizen video together:
C) View the chart below together:
C) View the chart below together:
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- Match up each example of good citizenship with a description of how that example promotes the common good.
- Circle the Good Citizenship items that members of your family have done for the common good of your family and community.
- Talk about how doing those things made your family members feel. How did those actions make life better for others?
- Record a video of your family member sharing these stories.
Student Reflection
Student Reflection
- Who were the family members you spoke with about this Our American Voice topic?
- What was the most interesting or important thing that you learned from your discussion?
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