USG.SS.13.A
Describe scenarios where good citizenship may require the subordination of personal desire for the sake of the public good.
United States Government · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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scenariosgood citizenshipsubordinationpersonal desirepublic good
Skills
- identify (scenarios involving personal and public interests) #dok1
- describe (situations requiring prioritization of public good) #dok2
- explain (reasons for subordinating personal desires) #dok2
- analyze (examples of good citizenship vs. personal desire) #dok3
- evaluate (the impact of subordination on the public good) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify scenarios where citizens face a choice between personal desire and the public good. #dok1
- I can describe what it means to subordinate personal desires for the greater good of society. #dok2
- I can explain why good citizenship sometimes requires sacrificing personal interests. #dok2
- I can analyze examples of situations where individual desires are subordinated to benefit the community. #dok3
- I can evaluate the benefits of prioritizing the public good over personal interests. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Good citizenship often requires individuals to set aside personal interests for the welfare of the wider community.
- The health of a democratic society depends on citizens' willingness to prioritize the public good in certain situations.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to subordinate personal desire for the public good?
- Why might good citizenship require individuals to make sacrifices?
- How can prioritizing the public good benefit society as a whole?
- In what situations have you or others chosen the public good over personal interests?
- What challenges do citizens face when balancing personal desires with responsibilities to the community?