2.SS.10.A

Identify characteristics of good citizenship, including truthfulness, justice, equality, respect for oneself and others, responsibility in daily life, and participation in government by educating oneself about the issues, respectfully holding public officials to their word, and voting.

Grade 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
characteristics of good citizenshiptruthfulnessjusticeequalityrespect for oneselfrespect for othersresponsibility in daily lifeparticipation in governmenteducating oneself about the issuespublic officialsvoting
Skills
  • identify (characteristics of good citizenship) #dok1
  • explain (ways to participate in government) #dok2
  • describe (the importance of qualities such as truthfulness, justice, equality, respect, and responsibility) #dok2
  • give examples (of practicing good citizenship in daily life) #dok2
  • analyze (how participation in government demonstrates good citizenship) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify characteristics of good citizenship, including truthfulness, justice, equality, respect, responsibility, and participation. #dok1
  • I can list ways people can participate in government such as staying informed, holding officials accountable, and voting. #dok1
  • I can describe what it means to be truthful, just, equal, respectful, and responsible in my daily life. #dok2
  • I can explain how citizens educate themselves about issues and respectfully hold public officials to their word. #dok2
  • I can give examples of voting and other ways people participate in government. #dok2
  • I can analyze how practicing good citizenship can improve my classroom and community. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Good citizenship involves displaying positive values and taking active responsibility in the community and government.
  • Participation in government and daily actions that show respect, honesty, and responsibility help maintain a fair and just society.
Essential Questions
  • What are the characteristics of a good citizen?
  • Why is it important to be respectful and responsible in our community?
  • In what ways can citizens participate in government?
  • How can staying informed and voting show good citizenship?
  • How can we practice good citizenship every day?