1. Civics Ch 5 Citizens & the Community

2. Section 1 Responsibilities & Duties –What’s the difference?

3. Responsibilities are something we SHOULD do. Duties are something we MUST do. What about obeying laws? Is it a responsibility or duty?

4. That’s right! It’s a duty! Taxes- Write down 3 reasons paying taxes is necessary & important. (you may discuss this with the person next to you)

5. TAXES are important because… The draft- what is it? Every male between the ages of 18-25 must register with the govt. in case the country needs them for military service. Jury duty- you must serve unless you have good reason. It is very interesting- but pays very little

6. Go to school It’s required that all children attend school until they are 16 years of age. Be informed- read the news online, newspaper, and watch the news. Know what's going on in your community. Speak up & vote- it’s your right!

7. Respect diversity Be TOLERANT of others. Meaning everyone is different- so RESPECT others even if they are different from you. Find something positive about someone who is different than you. It will help you appreciate how DIVERSE this world is!

8. Volunteer work It’s important to give back to your community We are going to volunteer in this class. Bring in a new or GENTLY used Teddy Bear to give to a children’s hospital or children’s shelter. Due date will be Sept. 30 th, 2008

9. Other ideas- Volunteering At this time I want you with one other person to think about volunteer work. What are the benefits to volunteering? What other type of ways could you and your friends lend a helping hand in this community? Draw a picture of a way you could share with other students in this school to volunteer in Daphne. Title your poster “Volunteer Daphne”