Rights and Responsibilities
Aligned to C3.D2.Civ.1 — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.
What this lesson teaches
A right is something you are free to do, like speaking your ideas or learning in school. A responsibility is something you should do to help others, like following rules and being kind.
Worked example
You have the right to play at the park, and the responsibility to clean up your trash so the park stays nice for everyone.
Practice questions
- Name one right you have.
- Name one responsibility you have at home or school.
- Tell why it matters that people take care of their responsibilities.
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Derechos y Responsabilidades
Un derecho es algo que eres libre de hacer, como expresar tus ideas o aprender en la escuela. Una responsabilidad es algo que debes hacer para ayudar a los demás, como seguir las reglas y ser amable.
Ejemplo: Tienes el derecho de jugar en el parque y la responsabilidad de recoger tu basura para que el parque se mantenga bonito para todos.
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