Being a Good Citizen
Aligned to C3.D2.Civ.3 — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.
What this lesson teaches
A good citizen is fair, kind, and helps others. Citizens take turns, share, and work together for what is best for everyone.
Worked example
Picking up trash at the park and letting a friend take a turn on the swing are both ways to be a good citizen.
Practice questions
- Name one way to be a good citizen at school.
- Tell why taking turns is fair.
- Describe how you and a friend could work together to help your class.
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Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Ser un buen ciudadano
Un buen ciudadano es justo, amable y ayuda a los demás. Los ciudadanos toman turnos, comparten y trabajan juntos por lo que es mejor para todos.
Ejemplo: Recoger la basura en el parque y dejar que un amigo tome su turno en el columpio son maneras de ser un buen ciudadano.
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