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Community Action

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How does community involvement make good citizens? Use all or a few of the included ideas to foster a better understanding of what it means to be a good citizen. Learners will brainstorm community issues, discuss how to get involved, and engage in several computer-based exercises. Note: This is not a lesson plan, but teaching ideas to be incorporated in a full lesson plan. 

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community service, volunteering, citizenship

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citizenship, Community, community action, community service, social studies
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Grade
5th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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