6.SS.11.A
Describe and compare roles and responsibilities of citizens in various contemporary societies, including the United States.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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rolesresponsibilitiescitizenscontemporary societiesUnited States
Skills
- describe (roles and responsibilities of citizens in various contemporary societies, including the United States) #dok2
- compare (roles and responsibilities of citizens across societies) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can list the roles and responsibilities of citizens in the United States and other societies. #dok1
- I can describe the different roles and responsibilities that citizens have in various societies. #dok2
- I can compare the roles and responsibilities of citizens in the United States to those in other contemporary societies, noting similarities and differences. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Citizens in different societies have roles and responsibilities that shape their participation in civic life.
- Understanding and comparing the roles of citizens helps us appreciate various forms of civic involvement around the world.
Essential Questions
- What roles and responsibilities do citizens have in different societies?
- How do the roles and responsibilities of citizens in the United States compare to those in other societies?
- Why is it important for citizens to understand their roles and responsibilities?
- How do different societies define the responsibilities of their citizens?
- In what ways can citizens' roles influence their governments and communities?