CITIZENSHIP

THE DUTIES, RIGHTS, AND PRIVILEGES OF LIVING IN A PARTICULAR COUNTRY.

 

“The first requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is that they should be able and willing to pull their  weight..”   

 -- Theodore Roosevelt

Suggested Readings with Children:

·       I Pledge Allegiance – Jube Swanson

·       Patriotic Holidays – Sandak

·       The Story of the Declaration of Independence—Richards

·       The Inside-Outside Book of Washington D.C.- Munro

·       Shh! We’re Writing the Constitution

·       Will You Sign Here , John Hancock?

·       The Berenstain Bears Don’t Pollute Anymore

·       Trash -- Wilcox

 

Suggested Activities:

·       Encourage decisions that involve the whole family.

·       Attend functions that are important to the family such as community/goverment events and or school functions.

·       Volunteer in the community as a family project.

·       Practice “Reduce, Re-use, and Recycle” in your home.

·       Explain to your children the purpose and duty to vote.

 

Website of the Month:

http://adams.osu.edu/community-development/community-development