Community Service: Volunteering for the Common Good

Civic Duties, Rights, and Active Citizenship Today

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Identify ways young citizens can volunteer in food banks, cleanups, animal shelters, and service projects to strengthen their neighborhood communities.

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Civic Duties, Rights, and Active Citizenship Today

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-UT-SS

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Describe the essential civic duties and responsibilities of members of American society today, including voting, jury duty, community service, and public advocacy.

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Voting and Participating in ElectionsNot started yet
Holding Public Office and Serving on Local BoardsNot started yet
Civic Advocacy: Petitions, Letters, and Peaceful ProtestNot started yet
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5.3.6Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Describe the civic duties members of American society have today (for example, voting, holding public office, jury duty).