Citizenship in Action

define recycle

• the protection and careful use of natural resources

• to make something new from something that has been used before

• a formal request made to a person of authority

• a plan for using money

define petition

• the protection and careful use of natural resources

• to make something new from something that has been used before

• a formal request made to a person of authority

• a plan for using money

define conservation

• the protection and careful use of natural resources

• to make something new from something that has been used before

• a formal request made to a person of authority

• a plan for using money

define budget

• the protection and careful use of natural resources

• to make something new from something that has been used before

• a formal request made to a person of authority

• a plan for using money

define public service

• the protection and careful use of natural resources

• what people do to help their community

• a formal request made to a person of authority

• a plan for using money

What problem was occurring in Ruby's community?

• people were throwing empty plastic bottles and can in the trash

• people were drinking too many sodas

• people were littering

• people were not controlling their animals in the park

What advice did Ruby's teacher give her?

• Her teacher told her Americans have the right to petition the government to bring about change

• Her teacher told her not to worry about the bottles and cans

• Her teacher suggested she petition the town council

• Her teacher suggested she recycle the bottles and cans herself

What astonishing fact did you learn about recycling one aluminum can?

• It can save enough energy to power a TV for 2 hours

• It can save enough energy to power a TV for 20 hours

• It can save enough energy to power a city for 2 hours

How did Ruby want the town council to help her?

• She wanted them to print posters to help with recycling

• She wanted them to budget money for recycling bins in the park

• She wanted them to fine people who threw their bottles and cans in the trash

How did the Mayor recognize Ruby's efforts?

• The mayor told Ruby she was nice

• The mayor thanked Ruby and gave her a plaque to show appreciation of her public service

• The mayor gave Ruby a lifetime supply of chocolate