Citizenship Quest

Karen Carabello

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Citizenship Quest

Citizenship & Responsibility

In this lesson, students will explore the concepts of citizenship and responsibility through interactive games and activities. By engaging in a 'Citizenship Quest,' students will learn about their roles and responsibilities within their community and how they can contribute positively. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the value of being responsible citizens and encourages them to take active roles in their communities.

Audience

Elementary Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Experiential Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Printed Citizenship Quest Cards, Markers, Whiteboard, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what citizenship and responsibility mean.
Ask students to share examples of responsible actions they have seen or done.

Step 2

Citizenship Quest Game

15 mins

Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a set of Citizenship Quest Cards.
Each card contains a scenario related to citizenship and responsibility (e.g., helping a neighbor, recycling, following rules).
Groups discuss the scenario and decide on the best responsible action to take.
Encourage creativity and teamwork as they come up with solutions.

Step 3

Group Sharing

5 mins

Have each group share one scenario and their solution with the class.
Discuss the different approaches and emphasize the importance of responsibility in each scenario.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

Conclude with a reflection on how students can apply what they've learned in their daily lives.
Encourage students to think of one responsible action they can take this week.

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Worksheet

Citizenship Quest Cards

These cards contain scenarios related to citizenship and responsibility for students to discuss and solve.

You see a piece of trash on the playground. What do you do?

Your friend is feeling sad. How can you help them?

You notice someone being left out of a game. What can you do?

You have finished your homework early. How can you use your time responsibly?

You see someone breaking a school rule. What should you do?

Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to guide a discussion on citizenship and responsibility.

What does being a good citizen mean to you?

Encourage students to think about actions that contribute positively to their community.

Why is it important to be responsible?

Discuss how responsibility affects personal and community well-being.

Can you think of a time when you acted responsibly?

Allow students to share personal experiences and reflect on their actions.