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Grade 5 5-3
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Oklahoma Academic Standard 5. The student will describe the structure and responsibilities of the American system of government and the role of the individual citizen.
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Objective 5.5.3 Describe the responsibilities of United States citizens including:
A. registration and voting in public elections
B. becoming informed voters
C. engagement in civil discourse
D. service on trial juries
E. payment of taxes
F. obedience to laws
G. registration for military service
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In a Nutshell
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What does it mean to be a citizen of the United States? This objective focuses on the responsibilities citizens owe their country by examining the many avenues of public service and identifying specific contributions citizens can make to their communities while serving in such roles. |
Teacher Action
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Student Action
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Key Concepts
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Misconceptions
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- civil discourse, respect for right to express diverse opinions, civic virtue, civic responsibility
- military registration and enlistment
- sales tax, income tax, property tax
- respect and cooperation with law enforcement, obedience to laws, service on juries
- voter registration; voting in local, state and nation elections; informed on public issues and candidates for public office; running for public office
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- Some students may hold the opinion that they play no role in government and have no voice in community issues.
- Some students may not fully realize that citizenship is more than just being born and/or residing in a country.
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Instructional Resources
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Grade 5 5-3
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