Civic Duties and Community Service

What does it mean to obey the laws?

• To do whatever you want

• To follow the rules set by the government

• To ignore traffic signals

• To never help others

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

How can you serve your community?

• By littering in the park

• By volunteering at a local food bank

• By staying at home all day

• By not talking to your neighbors

What is one way to improve your community?

• By drawing on the walls of buildings

• By planting trees and flowers

• By wasting water

• By not going to school

Why is serving on a jury important?

• It helps decide what to have for lunch

• It's a way to skip school

• It helps make fair decisions in court

• It's only for adults

What does voting allow citizens to do?

• Choose their favorite ice cream flavor

• Decide on new rules for games

• Select leaders and make decisions about laws

• Watch TV all day

What is civic responsibility?

• Responsibility to play video games

• Responsibility to your family only

• Responsibility to your country and community

• Responsibility to do your homework

How can obeying traffic laws improve the community?

• It can make driving more dangerous

• It can cause more traffic jams

• It can keep people safe on the roads

• It doesn't affect the community

What is NOT a way to serve your community?

• Helping to clean up a local park

• Donating old clothes to a shelter

• Teaching others how to read

• Keeping your old toys instead of sharing

Why is it important for citizens to vote?

• Because it's a fun game

• Because it gives them a voice in government

• Because they get a prize for voting

• Because it allows them to stay up late

What can happen if people do not obey the laws?

• Everyone gets free candy

• There can be more accidents and crime

• People will have more parties

• Schools will be open on weekends

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3