Citizenship Obligations and Responsibilities

Terms we have prior knowledge of:

Civic Duty - responsibilities and obligations of citizens to participate in their government and community to promote the common good

Obligation: A duty required by law
Responsibility: Something good citizens should do voluntarily.

Jury Duty - Sitting through a court hearing with 11 other people to decide if a person is guilty or innocent

Council Meetings - Local government officials gather with local residents to discuss local government functions

Turn and talk time!
Using your elbow partner, Discuss the meaning of Obligations versus Responsibilities of citizens. DEFINITION NOT EXAMPLES.

On one of your whiteboards write: "obligation" and tell me what it means.
On the other partners whiteboard, write "Responsibility" and tell me what it means (DEFINE EACH WORD).

When Timer is done, Raise your boards facing the front of the class.

​Voting?

​Serving on a Jury?

​Paying Taxes?

​Volunteering?

​Staying informed?

​Obeying Laws?

​Voicing your opinion at government meetings?

Erase your boards:

The Next questions you are going to provide more in-depth answers

Make sure to DISCUSS the answer with your partner then ONLY ONE PARTNER will write the answer on their board

Keep your boards down until the timer goes off, I will say "boards up" and you can show me your answers

​Time to work on your own!

Complete the Scenario Challenge worksheet individually

On the back of the worksheet answer the following for questions for your exit ticket. (3-5 Sentences)

Which do you think is more important for society, Obligation or Responsibilities? Why?

When complete, put in the civics box and work on IXL.