CITIZENSHIP

=** Citizenship : purple Think regal purple as representing the states **= == Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment ==

Objective: Students will be able to define citizenship and explain ways to be a good citizen. media type="youtube" key="M3a2VAskKJ8" height="385" width="480" align="center"
After viewing the video, write a statement of your thoughts about character in general or specifically, citizenship. As a class, we will make a similar video using our Flip Video. You may work with a partner if you choose.

=== The theme of **Courage** is important to good citizenship. Human beings are capable of moving beyond mere goodness toward greatness. Courage enables people to do the right thing even when it’s unpopular, difficult, or dangerous. Many people---including Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony, and Mohandas Gandhi---have had the courage to change the rules to achieve justice. ===

=== Choose one of these people or some other person/group whose courage has relected citizenship. Research your courageous person and plan to present a summary of your findings to the class. Your presentation should be informational and interesting. You may dress up as your person, make a collage, create a powerpoint, write a poem, rhyme, or song. For example, I chose the Pilgrims and Indians and wrote a rhyme: ===