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Good Citizen Explorers

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Lesson Plan

Good Citizen Explorers

To discuss what being a good citizen means

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of being a good citizen through a project-based activity and a video. The lesson will help students understand the importance of kindness, respect, and responsibility in their community. By engaging in active learning, students will develop social-emotional skills and learn how to contribute positively to their surroundings.

Audience

1st and 2nd grade students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Project-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Story: A Good Deed Can Grow, Printable Cards: Good Citizen Actions, and Worksheet: Good Citizen Reflection

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students what they think it means to be a good citizen.
  • Write their ideas on the board to create a mind map of characteristics and actions of a good citizen.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Discuss the video with the class.
  • Ask questions like: What good deeds did you see? How did those deeds make others feel?
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and relate them to their own experiences.

Step 4

Activity: Good Citizen Actions

10 mins

  • Distribute the "Good Citizen Actions" printable cards.
  • In small groups, have students pick a card and act out the scenario depicted.
  • Encourage creativity and teamwork as they demonstrate good citizenship.

Step 5

Reflection

5 mins

  • Hand out the "Good Citizen Reflection" worksheet.
  • Ask students to write or draw one way they can be a good citizen at school or home.
  • Collect worksheets to review students' understanding.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the lesson by highlighting key points about being a good citizen.
  • Encourage students to practice these actions in their daily lives.
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Worksheet

Good Citizen Reflection

This worksheet helps students reflect on how they can be good citizens. Students will write or draw one way they can contribute positively to their community.

Draw or write one way you can be a good citizen at school or home.

Think about actions like helping others, being kind, or taking care of the environment.







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Worksheet

Good Citizen Actions

These printable cards depict various scenarios where students can practice being good citizens. They are used for role-playing activities to encourage understanding and empathy.




Helping a friend who fell down







Picking up trash in the playground







Sharing toys with classmates







Listening to the teacher







Saying thank you and please







Helping a new student feel welcome




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