Social Studies - 2019-20
3.11 - Responsibilities of Citizens
The student will explain the responsibilities of a good citizen, with emphasis on
a) respecting and protecting the rights and property of others;
b) taking part in the voting process when making classroom decisions;
c) describing actions that can improve the school and community;
d) demonstrating self-discipline and self-reliance;
e) practicing honesty and trustworthiness; and
f) describing the purpose of rules.
Adopted: 2015
BIG IDEAS
- So that good citizens help communities and nations grow and be strong
- So that I can be successful in many different areas of my life
- So that I am responsible for my choices and decisions
- So that when I am honest, other people trust me because they know they can believe what I say
- So that in order for other people to respect me, I must first respect them
UNDERSTANDING THE STANDARD
A good citizen has a variety of responsibilities that contribute to society as a whole.
ESSENTIALS
Terms to know
- rules: Guidelines for how people should act or behave
- laws: Important rules written and carried out by government
Responsibilities of a good citizen
- Respecting and protecting the rights and property of others
- Taking part in the voting process when making classroom decisions
- Describing actions that can improve the school and community
- Demonstrating self-discipline and self-reliance
- Practicing honesty and trustworthiness
The purpose of rules and laws is to keep people safe and maintain order.
KEY VOCABULARY
Updated: May 29, 2018