This What Does It Mean To Be A Good Citizen? Civics First Week Back to School Activity is a fun, creative way to kick off your Civics, Citizenship, and the American Government curriculum! Students brainstorm the traits of good citizenship and illustrate the ones they find most important on a model of a “Good Citizen”. A short written response is also included, where students interpret John F. Kennedy’s “Ask not what your country can do for you…” quote! If you’re looking for a no-prep, print-and-go first week back to school activity to introduce citizenship and your Civics curriculum, this is it! Perfect for elementary or middle school Civics or American Government classes.
Compatible with the Florida State Standard for Middle School Civics (and applicable to other states, as well!):
- Standard 2: Evaluate the roles, rights, and responsibilities of United States citizens, and determine methods of active participation in society, government, and the political system.
This What Does It Mean To Be A Good Citizen? Civics First Week Back to School Activity resource includes:
✯ A blank “What Makes a Good Citizen?” template. After brainstorming the traits and habits of “good citizenship” as a class, students choose their five favorites and illustrate their model Good Citizen!
✯ The What Does It Mean To Be A Good Citizen? One-Page Worksheet. To complete the lesson, students identify the five traits of good citizenship they chose for their creative project and explain why they think each one is important. Then, they analyze a primary source quote from President John F. Kennedy on good citizenship!
This What Makes A Good Citizen Civics Back to School Activity is a great way to establish a baseline with your students and see how well they can read, write, and even draw! Use as a First Week Back to School activity to introduce key concepts related to your curriculum, or as a hook in your Civics & Citizenship unit! These Good Citizens make an adorable bulletin board of student work, as well!
This resource comes as a non-editable, printable PDF, and includes an Answer Key.
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