Leaders in the Community

Lesson 1 Objectives Practice the lesson’s vocabulary Identify historic figures

Vocabulary Public Service Common Good Volunteer Elect Appoint Authority

United States President Franklin Roosevelt once called Jane Addams “Chicago’s most useful citizen”. Adams earned that praise by doing something for her community that its people could not do on their own. She started what became the best-known community center in the United States- Hull House

Public Service Public Service is doing work for the good of the community

Both Jane Addams and Virginia Ramirez believed in Public Service

Virginia Ramirez Her neighbors’ houses were falling apart, and she decided to something about it. She began working with a community group She learned to speak out at public meetings and work with others to solve problems.

Virginia Ramirez She had good citizenship skills. She believed in fair and equal treatment for all citizens. Through her efforts, new houses were built and old houses were repaired.

Problem Solving Identify the problem List the probable solutions Exercise the best option Problem Solving

Virginia Ramirez Identify the problem List the probable solutions Her neighbors’ houses were falling apart 1) Keep watching the falling houses and not do anything 2) Try helping them by working with a Public Service Organization She began working with a community group Identify the problem List the probable solutions Exercise the best option

Imagine a problem How would you solve it?

End of Lesson 1

Lesson 2 Objectives Practice the lesson’s vocabulary Understand that a good citizenship includes a belief in justice, equality, and responsibility for the common good. Distinguish between elected and appointed government leaders.

Common good Common good is the good of everyone in the community

How can organizations serve the common good of a community?

How can organizations serve the common good of a community? They can help create change that affects the community’s citizens

Good Citizenship means… Speaking out at public meetings Working with others to solve community problems. Working to make sure everyone in the community is treated fairly and equally. Contributing to the common good.

Volunteer A volunteer is someone who chooses to work without being paid

Examples of what volunteers do to help their community They help in times of trouble. After an earthquake they can collect food, clothing, or blankets to those who need them. Help by fixing or building homes What Does Volunteering Mean To You?

What are two ways government leaders are chosen? Elected The people of a community elect or choose by voting Appointed Some leaders are not elected. They are chosen by the government to do certain jobs. Government leaders may appoint or name people to do these jobs

Authority Authority is the right that leaders have to give orders, make decisions, and take actions.

End of Lesson 2

Lesson 3 CW5