1. 8X 9-10-2015 Thursday Objectives: Describe the components of responsible citizenship Agenda 1.Do Now: Share your homework answers with your partner(s). 2.Discuss homework from last night 3.Scenario discussion 4.No homework due tomorrow.

2. Scenario The city of has set aside a portion of your tax dollars to fund a public project in your neighborhood. The city council has narrowed down the choices to two different projects being proposed by two different companies. They have left it up to the citizens to decide by proposing a vote. Los Angeles Company ProposalChicago Company Proposal Movie Studio and amusement park – where they make movies New canals and water ways and a water trolley system

3. Scenario How would you vote? What kinds of things would you do before you vote?

5. Classroom Scenario Mac booksWindows touchscreen laptops We have funds for a new set of computers for the 8 th grade class. The principal has left the choice up to the 8 th grade. How would you vote? What kinds of things would you do before you vote?

7. Responsible Citizenship Informed voting and decision making Develop and defend positions on public policy Monitor and influence public decision making