Small Steps; Great Journeys

Unit of 1 Lesson
Grade Levels: 
9
10
11
12
Subjects: 
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Issue Area: 
Democracy
Focus Question 

What does it mean to be a member of a community? 

 

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Unit Overview 

The learners articulate how small actions can be a demonstration of responsible citizenship and how advocating for one's beliefs is a demonstration of a citizen's rights. 

Service Experience 
Young people identify a need and take a first step toward making something better.
Lessons in This Unit 
Unit: 
Small Steps; Great Journeys
Lesson 1 of 1
Grades: 
9
10
11
12

Small personal actions can be first steps in a life of service and civic engagement. Voting and civic action are small examples of responsible citizenship. Advocating for what we value is a demonstration of a citizen's rights.