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Active Citizenship and Community Action

2nd Grade · Social Studies · US-MA-SS

9 lessons

Goal

Explore how citizens participate in civic life, stay informed, voice opinions at public meetings, and volunteer to improve neighborhoods.

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  1. What It Means to Be an Active CitizenUp next
  2. Staying Informed: Reading and Evaluating Local NewsNot started yet
  3. Voting and Running for OfficeNot started yet
  4. Participating in Public Hearings and MeetingsNot started yet
  5. Volunteering in Your NeighborhoodNot started yet
  6. Environmental Stewardship and Community GardensNot started yet
  7. Welcoming New Neighbors and Supporting Voter RegistrationYou are here
  8. Symbols of State and National PrideNot started yet
  9. Planning a Class Community Service ProjectNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-ma3.T1.3.eMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

people can volunteer (give their time and knowledge) to the community and neighborhood by activities such as monitoring river water quality; growing and distributing produce from a school or community garden; running errands or shoveling snow for neighbors; welcoming newcomers and helping them learn English, helping new neighbors register to vote