I am a Good Citizen
What is a "responsibility"?
Something you should do
What do you call something that you are free to do or have?
A right
Name two reasons why we should follow rules.
They keep us safe, they help us get along with others, and they keep things fair.
Fill in the blank:
"Leaders can make ______ and make sure that we follow _____ too."
Rules
What does a government do?
A government is made up of citizen who are in charge and work together to make rules and laws. They work so citizens have good places to live.
What do you call a person who belongs to a state or country?
A citizen
What rights do you have at school?
The right to learn, speak up, play, laugh, and belong to a group
Fill in the blanks (one word):
"Sometimes a group _____ to make a rule. Each person has one ______. The choice with the most ______ is what the group does."
Vote(s)
Name an example of a leader at home and explain how they help you.
Mothers, fathers, grandmothers, grandfathers, brothers, sisters, etc. -- They keep you safe and healthy and make sure everyone gets along.
Fill in the blank:
"We have government for our _______, our state, and our country."
Community
What is a community?
A place where people live, work, and play
Name three responsibilities you and your partner have at home.
Feed a pet, set the table, do the dishes, clean your room, do homework, tell the truth, etc.
What do you call a rule for a community or even a country?
A law
Name two leaders at school and how they help you.
Teachers-- help us learn
Coaches-- make sure you play fair
Principals-- keep you safe, make sure you follow rules
What is the name of the leader in charge of the community, and how do they help us?
Mayors make sure there are police officers, fire fighters, and garbage men. They also make rules for the community.
Name two ways to be a good citizen for your country.
Follow the rules, say the Pledge of Allegiance, pick up trash, etc.
Fill in the blank:
"Both at home and at school, we all have the responsibility to ________, or work together. We do not bully, we work well with others."
Name one law we have and the reason why we have that law.
Children must go to school because they need an education. You must wear a bike helmet when you ride a bike because it keeps you safe. We must put trash in the trash can so our community is clean.
Name two leaders in the community and how they help you.
Police officers--makes sure people stop at red lights and stay safe
Firefighters--keep people safe from a fire
Doctors--help sick people feel better
Who is the leader of the state, and how do they help us?
The governor makes sure the state has schools and that the roads are safe. They also make rules and laws for the state.
What is the main idea in the following sentence:
"I am a good citizen. I follow the rules. I put trash where it should go."
"I am a good citizen."
Name three responsibilities that you have both at home and at school.
Tell the truth, cooperate, share, follow the rules, do my best work, etc.
What is the Golden Rule?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
When you are team captain or class president, be fair and kind to everyone and make sure they stay safe and cooperate well.
Who is the leader of the national government (over the whole country), and how do they help us?
The president makes sure all people are being treated fairly and that mail gets to the correct places. They keep citizens safe, and make laws for the whole country.