What ELSE is Social Studies Presentation

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CITIZENSHIP AND CIVICSEDUCATION

What ELSE is Social Studies?

Jillian Daughtry

Christina Jones

Hannah Martin

Brittney Semon


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What is "Citizenship"?

According to Dictionary.com:

Main Entry: citizenship

Part of Speech: nounDefinition: the character of an

individual viewed as a member ofsociety; behavior in terms of duties,

obligations, and functions of acitizen: an award for goodcitizenship.


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Whatis "Civics Education"?

According to Dictionary.com:

Main Entry: civics

Part of Speech: noun, used with singular verb

Definition: the study or science of the privileges

and obligations of citizens; the study of the

rights and responsibilities of citizenship.


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Essential Questions:

Why should citizenship and civics be a part of

the Social Studies curriculum?

What topical areas can be studied in civicseducation?

Where is it appropriate to teach citizenship

and civics in every grade level? (What are theobjectives?)


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WhyShould CitizenshipandCivics bea PartofSocial Studies?

As students learn about citizenship, they will be

able to see how people in the past had a positive

impact on society. Students will see that those

who had a positive impact on society were those

who practiced good citizenship. Citizenship gives students a practical way to apply

their knowledge from the other branches of social

studies.

Our communities benefit greatly from students

who are taught civic responsibilities.

Not only is civic education practical, it is required

according to the national standards.

SOURCE:

http://www.civiced.org/index.php?page=k4toc


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Environmental Impact Effects of responsible citizenship (2, 3)

Ways people use and modify land or resources(4, 5)

Government, Justice, and Individual Relationships

Participate in democratic decision making (K, 1)

Importance of rules/laws and fairness(K, 1) Voting and/or political parties (3, 4)

Taxes (4)

Role of public education (5)

Recognize roles of past and/or present leaders (1, 2, 3, 4)

Citizen Rights and Responsibilities Traits: integrity, responsibility, fairness, and

trustworthiness (K, 1, 2, 3)

Identify consequences for irresponsibility (1, 2, 3)

Effect of technology (4, 5)

Effects of civil rights (5)

Civicsand Citizenship AreasofStudyPrimaryGrades


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IsitAppropriate to Teach Citizenship

and Civics in EveryGrade Level?

North Carolina Standard Course of StudyPrimary Grades:

Kindergarten and 1stGrade:

Goal Two: The learner will identify and exhibit qualities of

responsible/good citizenship in the classroom, school, and other

environments.

2ndGrade:

Goal OneSame goal as K-1.

3rdGrade: SubtitledCitizenship: People Making a Difference

Goal One: The learner will characterize qualities of good citizenship by

identifying people who made a difference in the community and other

social environments 4th and 5th Grades: No entire goal focused on civics

(4th Grade) 4.03 Explain the importance of responsible citizenship and

identify ways North Carolinians can participate in civic affairs.

(5th Grade) 4.06 Evaluate the effectiveness of civil rights


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Environmental Impact

Allocation of resources (6, 7)

Impact of geography on settlement (8)

Government, Justice, and Individual Relationships

Development of relationships between individuals and their

governments (6, 7)

Sources of citizens' rights and responsibilitiesconstitutions (6, 7)

Leadership roles (6, 7, 8)

Contemporary issues at the state and local levels and evaluate

their impact on the community (8)

Citizen Rights and Responsibilities

Sources of citizens' rights and responsibilitiestraditions and

religious law (6, 7)

Rights and responsibilities of citizens in selected contemporary

societies (6, 7)

The rights, roles, and status of individuals/groups (6, 7)

Opportunities for and benefits of civic participation (8)

Civicsand Citizenship AreasofStudyMiddle Grades


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IsitAppropriate to Teach Citizenship

and Civics in EveryGrade Level?

North Carolina Standard Course of StudyMiddle Grades:

6th Grade:

Goal Ten: The learner will compare the rights and civic responsibilities

of individuals in political structures in South America and Europe.

Links to additional citizenship and civics can be found under goals

three, four, and nine.

7thGrade:

Goal Ten: The learner will compare the rights and civic responsibilities

of individuals in political structures in Africa, Asia, and Australia.


three, four, and nine.

8th Grade:

Goal Nine: The learner will explore examples of and opportunities for

active citizenship, past and present, at the local and state levels.


three, five, seven, and eight.


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AvailableActivities:

RecyclingWho Polluted the

Cape Fear River Lesson

Court Case Reenactment

JournalWriting

Debates

Literature

Circles/Investigations

Geo-caching

Role Plays

Hosting a Career Day

Lead the Heard Activity

(student leads blind partner

through obstacles)

Assigning Classroom Jobs

Simulated Money Activity

Classroom Good Citizen

Chain


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Available Resources: Center for Civic Education:

http://new.civiced.org

National Alliance for Civics Education:

http://www.cived.net/

Approaches to Civic Education: Lessons Learned:

http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/democracy_and_governance/

publications/pdfs/pnacp331.pdf

20 Ideas for Teaching Citizenship to Children:

http://www.kellybear.com/TeacherArticles/TeacherTip27.html

Social Studies, Civics Education, and Citizenship Resources for

Teachers :

http://www.pbs.org/teachers/


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Literature: We Live Here Too By Nancy Loewen

Citizenship: Being Responsible and Being a LeaderbyCassie Mayer

Working Together: Learning aboutCooperation andCitizenship (Character Education Readers) By Regina

Burch IfEverybody DidBy Jo Ann Stover

VoteforIsaiah!: A Citizenship StoryBy Anastasia Suen

Citizenship (First Step Nonfiction Government) By

Ann-Marie Kishel


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Citations:

Dictionary.com

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/socialst

udies/scos/

http://www.civiced.org/index.php?page=k4toc

http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=1

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http://hubpages.com/hub/Leadership-Activities-for-Elementary-Students

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