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Chapter 15 Living a Balanced Life

Chapter 15 Living a Balanced Life. Lesson 15.2 Giving Something Back. Your responsibilities to your community How you can contribute to the life of your community. Discover.

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Chapter 15 Living a Balanced Life

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  1. Chapter 15 Living a Balanced Life Lesson 15.2 Giving Something Back

  2. Your responsibilities to your community How you can contribute to the life of your community Discover

  3. Taking an active part in your community is not only your responsibility, but is also a way to enrich your life. When you get involved, you meet people, learn new skills, and make your community a better place to live. Why It’s Important

  4. citizen register civic minded community service Key Terms

  5. People use the work “citizen” to mean different things. Legally, a citizen is someone who is recognized by the government as having the rights and protections of a country. What Is a Citizen?

  6. Everyone in the United States has the right to freedom of speech and religion. Everyone has a responsibility to be a “good citizen” to others. What Is a Citizen?

  7. Showing respect to others is a responsibility of everyone. When you show respect to others, you make a good member of any group. Respecting Others

  8. If someone holds different values or beliefs from yours, be open and accepting. If you disagree with someone, give that person a fair chance to explain his or her opinion. Respecting Others

  9. You have a responsibility to take good care of the property you share with others. Caring for What You Share

  10. You have the responsibility of knowing what goes on in your community. Stay informed about issues and events. Staying Informed

  11. Voting is both a right and a responsibility. Making Your Voice Heard

  12. By voting, citizens express their points of view. They help to decide who the nation’s leaders will be and under what laws we will live. Making Your Voice Heard

  13. To be eligible to vote, you must be a legal citizen and at least 18 years old, and you must register, or officially sign up as a qualified voter. Making Your Voice Heard

  14. Call the League of Women Voters, your county election commission, or the county registrar's office. Ask how, when, and where citizens can register to vote. Also ask what documents they need to bring along. Try This Activity Learn About Voting continued

  15. Create a Voting Information Pamphlet Using the information you’ve gathered, put together a pamphlet about how to register to vote. Try This Activity Learn About Voting

  16. One of the ways you can practice good citizenship and stay connected to your community is by being civic minded. Doing Your Part

  17. Being civic minded means being concerned about and active in community affairs. Doing Your Part

  18. By donating time to your community, you are performing community service. Community service is volunteer work that benefits the community. Ways to Lend a Hand

  19. There might be a service learning program in your community. Through a service learning program, your community service becomes a part of your schoolwork. Try This Activity Explore Service Learning continued

  20. Reflect on Opportunities Find out about service learning programs in your community. If there aren’t any, find out how you could create one. Try This Activity Explore Service Learning

  21. Graphic Organizer Rewards The Rewards of Good Citizenship Feeling good about yourself Sense of accomplishment Feeling of pride Sense of self-worth Opportunity to develop skills Sense of belonging

  22. Science The systematic use of observation and experiments to gain knowledge about the world Technology The practical use of scientific knowledge to get things done Investigating Career Clusters Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics continued

  23. Engineering Solving practical problems by combining the theories and principles of science and mathematics with technology Mathematics The study of numbers and their relationships Investigating Career Clusters Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics continued

  24. If you love figuring out how things work, or if you excel in science classes, then a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics may be for you. Investigating Career Clusters Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

  25. Why do you need to be well informed to fulfill your responsibility as a voter? Voters decide who the nation’s leaders will be. If you are not well informed, you cannot make intelligent decisions when you vote. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q A continued

  26. What are some ways you can make your voice heard until you are old enough to vote? Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q continued

  27. Answers may include the following: writing letters to elected officials and other leaders, circulating petitions, organizing demonstrations, and participating in community organizations. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking A

  28. End of Chapter 15 Living a Balanced Life Lesson 15.2 Giving Something Back

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