Serving on Local Boards, Councils, and Commissions

Active Citizenship, Elections, and Civic Participation

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Identify opportunities for citizens to serve their communities through school boards, planning commissions, and advisory councils.

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Active Citizenship, Elections, and Civic Participation

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-UT-SS

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Explain the duties and rights of citizens, election processes and data, and how individuals and organizations influence civic life.

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U.S. GOV Standard 2.3Utah Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Students will explain the purpose and importance of fulfilling civic responsibilities, including serving on juries; voting; serving on boards, councils, and commissions; remaining well-informed; contacting elected officials; and other duties associated with active citizenship.