3rd Grade, Social Studies Weekly, Week 23

Who can you talk to about getting involved?

• A. police officers

• B. parents or school advisors & teachers

• C. elected officials

• D. your doctor

What does it mean to work for the common good?

• Common good means working for what is best for the community, not just oneself.

• Common good means working hard for what is best for you.

• Common good means working in a way that is commonly done.

• Common good means everyone working together to get a job done.

What is something you cannot recycle at an electronics recycling day?

• TVs

• Computers

• microwave ovens

• Bicycles

What is NOT a way to be a good student?

• study hard

• sleep in late

• do your homework

• pay attention in class

Which volunteer organization does former President Obama and former First Lady, Michelle Obama often work with?

• National Humane Society

• Salvation Army

• American Red Cross

• Habitat for Humanity

What are some thing that you could do to be a good citizen?

• stretch the truth if it keeps you out of trouble, follow only the laws that you like, vote if you want to

• vote, only do what is good for you, serve in the military,

• vote occasionally, lie for a friend, "get a check" even though you don't work, don't pay your taxes

• volunteer, vote, take responsibility for your own actions, serve in the military

It is your "right," to get a free education. However, it is your responsibility to attend school ________ day.

• some

• one

• every

• on days you feel like going

Define, "justice"

• being treated fairly by the law

• a girl's name

• just one at a time

• revenge when someone does you wrong

What is one of the most important civic responsibilities that someone over 18 can perform?

• be honest

• volunteer

• stay politically informed and vote

• pay taxes

When you perform voluntary service, what are you doing?

• allowing another person to go first

• raising your hand because you want to answer the question

• helping others so you can get some money

• working for no pay because you want to be helpful to others or the community