Unit 1: Being a Good Citizen
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Impact Chapter: 1
ReadyGen Alignment: Module 2A
Text Alignment: A Fine, Fine School and The Recess Queen
Unit Overview: What are the rights and responsibilities of citizens?
In this unit, students will dive into the concept of citizenship and explore the qualities and behaviors of responsible leaders and team members. They will develop an understanding of the importance of effective communication, respect for others, and the role of rules and laws in promoting harmony and cooperation. Students will demonstrate the ability to assume both leadership and team member roles, showcasing adaptability and a willingness to contribute positively to a group. They will be able to describe the qualities of an effective team, including respectful disagreement, advocating for oneself and others, sharing responsibilities, and considering diverse perspectives. Students will also be introduced to the idea of voting, as well as the concepts of rights and responsibilities within a society.
Prepared Graduates:
Express an understanding of how civic participation affects policy by applying the rights and responsibilities of a citizen
Grade Level Expectation(s):
4.Civics
Summarize how effective groups have responsible leaders and team members (4.1)
The highlighted evidence outcomes are the priority for all students, serving as the essential concepts and skills. It is recommended that the remaining evidence outcomes listed be addressed as time allows, representing the full breadth of the curriculum.
Students Can (Evidence Outcomes):
Describe the characteristics of responsible leaders and how they communicate with others. (4.1.a)
Identify the attributes of a responsible team member and how they communicate with others. (4.1.b)
Demonstrate the ability to be both a leader and team member. (4.1.c)
Describe the qualities of an effective team. For example: Respectful disagreement, advocating for self and others, sharing responsibilities, and including others’ perspectives. (4.1.d)
Listen and consider the ideas of others in order to make decisions as a group. (4.1.e)
Colorado Essential and Nature of Skills
Recognize personal characteristics, preferences, thoughts, and feelings regarding leadership (Self-Awareness).
Recognize emotional responses to ideas that differ from one’s own when working in a group setting (Adaptability and Flexibility).
Recognize how members of a community rely on each other, considering personal contributions as applicable (Collaboration and Teamwork).
Civic-minded individuals know how to be a good leader and team member.
Civic-minded individuals work together as a team toward a collective goal that honors the views of its members.
Inquiry Questions
How do you know if you are a responsible team member?
How do you know if you are a responsible leader?
How do you know when you are working with an effective team?
How can you show respectful listening and learning from team members?
Where can we get factual information when we need to answer questions and make decisions for our group/team?
Disciplinary, Informational, and Media Literacies
Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
Use credible sources to check for accuracy when gathering information and making decisions.
Academic Vocabulary and Language Expectations
citizens, community, laws, responsibility, respect, vote, democracy, right, past
Possible Assessments:
Inquiry Project from Chapter 1
Lesson Tests (1-5) and Chapter Overview Assessment Chapter 1
Instructional Resources & Notes:
Chapter 1 from Impact
Research Companion
Inquiry Journal
Explorer Magazine
Supplemental Resources
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