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What It Means to Be an Active Citizen
Explain the rights and civic responsibilities of citizens in a democratic community.
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Active Citizenship and Community Action
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Goal
Explore how citizens participate in civic life, stay informed, voice opinions at public meetings, and volunteer to improve neighborhoods.
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Learning standards covered
3.T1.3Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeExplain why classrooms, schools, towns, and cities have governments, what governments do, how local governments are organized in Massachusetts, and how people participate in and contribute to their communities.
3.T1.3.dMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Gradepeople can participate in and influence their local government by reading and responding to news about local issues, voting, running for office, serving on boards or committees, attending hearings, or committee meetings)