2.4 Community Rules, Laws, Leadership and Service

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Communities have rules and laws that affect how they function. Citizens contribute to a community's government through leadership and service.

2.4a Communities have the responsibility to make and enforce fair laws and rules that provide for the common good.
  • Students will explain the importance of making fair laws and rules, the benefits of following them, and the consequences of violating them.
2.4b Communities have leaders who are responsible for making laws and enforcing laws.
  • Students will identify who makes and enforces the rules and laws in their community. They will also explore how leaders make and enforce these rules and laws.
2.4c Citizens provide service to their community in a variety of ways.
  • Students will explore opportunities to provide service to their school community and the community at large (e.g., beautifying school grounds, writing thank-you notes to helpers).
  • Students will identify how adults can provide service to the school and the community at large.

Supporting Materials

DVD

Community Rules & Laws

This program distinguishes between the rules made by institutions such as schools and laws made for everyone in the community. Provides an introduction to the Bill of Rights and the freedoms it preserves for all Americans. Using women's suffrage as an example, explains that unjust laws can be...

DVD

How to Involve all Parents in your Diverse Community

Rapidly changing demographics can make parents feel uncomfortable about getting involved in your school community, and the lack of parental involvement can lead to learning obstacles for your students. This 15-minute DVD explores a culturally diverse elementary school where educators can provide...

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