Unit 2: Citizenship & Civic Responsibilities

SS.9-12.Gov.14. Analyze the role of citizens in the U.S. political system, with attention to the definition of who is a citizen, the expansion of that definition over time.

• SS.9-12.Gov.11. Analyze the historical, contemporary, and emerging patterns of political action and activism.

• SS.9-12.Gov.15. Assess the contributions of exemplary Iowans and Americans who have played a role in promoting civic virtues and democratic principles.

• SS.9-12.Gov.16. Analyze the concept of civic virtue and its importance to a well-functioning democracy.

• SS.9-12.Gov.17. Analyze the rights, liberties, duties, and responsibilities of citizens of the United States and the state of Iowa.

Learning Targets

• LT 5: I can assess the various ways an individual obtains citizenship.

• LT 6: I can compare the rights and responsibilities of citizens in the U.S.

• LT 7: I can formulate how citizens demonstrate volunteerism.

Modules

• 2.1 What is Citizenship?

• 2.2 The Rights of Citizens

• 2.3 Responsibilities of Citizens

• 2.4 American Constitutional Democracy

• 2.5 Citizen Participation

• 2.6 Civic Life

• 2.7 Civic Volunteerism

Extra

• Service Learning Organizations

• Service Learning Contract

• MEMRISE TERMS

• DAILY WORK TO DO