Do I Have To?

This lesson will teach students about the duties and responsibilites of American citizenship.  Students will read the definitions and then identify differing examples.  Afterwards, students will create a mnemonic device to assist them in remembering key examples for both.  Ultimately, students will predict what a society would look like if citizens do not fulfill their obligations and responsibilities.
Resource ID#: 200971 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: obligations, responsibilities, voting, jury, 14th Amendment, citizen, citizenship, trial by jury, Selective Service, rights, community service, taxes, interactive, elearning, e-learning, civics, jury duty, naturalization, civic duty, lesson plan
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Structured Inquiry (Level 2), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Civics Original teacher resources - Grades 6-12

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