Chapter 3 notes and homework

September 22 (A Week Homework) September 29 (F Week Homework) Outline the following sections in your notebook OR answer the questions at the end of each section.


Chapter 3: The Meaning of Citizenship Notes
Pages 46-59

Section 1: Who is a Citizen?
-a person born in the US or its territories.
-a person who pledges his or her allegiance (loyalty) to the US
-a child with at least one parent who was an American citizen at their time of birth.
-a child who is under the age of 18 when his or her parents become citizens.

Naturalization: the process of becoming a US citizen.
Step 1: Application—immigrants must submit an application to the Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Step 2: Examination—applicant must prove that his is 18 or older, has lived in the US for at least 5 years and in the state of residence for 3 years, has a good moral character, is loyal to the principles of the US Constitution, can read, write, and speak English, and knows about the US government and history.
Step 3: Hearing—the applicant appears before a citizenship court for an interview. The court responds to the application, and the new citizen is sworn in and given a certificate of citizenship.

A US citizen holds the “office of citizen” for life.

Section 2: The Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of Citizens:
Rights:
-vote
-freedom of speech
-practice religion
-receive a fair trial
-expect protection from the government when traveling abroad
-other rights as listed in the US Constitution

Responsibilities/Duties:
-obey laws
-serve in the army if necessary
-serve on a jury if necessary
-pay taxes
-go to school
-do all that is necessary for the “common good.”


Section 3: Citizenship and Our Other Roles in Society:

The Seven Social Roles of citizens:
Self
Friend
Social group member
Family member
Consumer
Citizen
Worker/student

People act differently when they are in different situations. Roles in life change and evolve. How do you fit into each of the social roles listed above? What happens when your social roles conflict?

Wrapping up "The Island in the Sea"

A Week: You have presented your islands and received a disaster that tested your island nations.
F Week: You have yet to receive your disaster due to that day off last Friday. You will receive yours next Monday.

The purpose of this unit was to force you to consider the complex decisions that go into running a nation--everyone's a critic, but it's difficult to be in charge of major decisions that affect people's lives, the economy, and the well-being of an entire nation.

We will next begin the study of American citizenship--what it means, and the responsibilities that you must accept to be a good citizen of the United States.

F Week Presentations

Hello, F Week.

Your week will look like this:

Monday--Tuesday: Work on your Island in the Sea project with your teammates.
Wednesday: Finish up any last touches and rehearse your presentation.
Thursday: Present to group--presentations will be 2-5 minutes, and will be exciting. You will tell us about your island--when you are done we should understand the island culture, climate, geography, economic system, and anything else you feel is important.
Friday: Disaster day. You will need to respond to and deal with some situation which will will unfold on your island. Your group will write up a solution. Your response will be graded separately from this project as a whole.

Good luck, and may the best island nations survive.

A Week Presentations

A Week will be presenting their Islands on Friday, September 13.

Presentations will
-be two to five minutes long
-be exciting and informative
-tell us all about the countries, governments, economies, and citizens.

The "international community" will discuss which Islands look like the strongest nations and when we return we will have international disputes and national emergencies to plan for.

Island in the Sea

A new island has been discovered in the middle of the ocean. You (and your friends) are being given the responsibility of creating a government, deciding who will be able to become a citizen, and ruling your citizens responsibly. You must create an economy based on some type of trade, skill-based labor, or manufacturing. You must deal responsibly with other nations.

Create:
1. A name and flag for your nation.
2. A government--what type of government will you choose to govern your people?
3. What type of economic system will your government create and promote?
4. How strong a military will you need, and how will you fund, create, and deploy your military?
5. What industry, skills, or trade will your country engage in to create wealth?
6. What types of services will you offer your citizens?
7. What are the laws of your nation?
8. How will your nation prepare for emergencies?
9. What type of infrastructure will your government create, and how will it tax its citizens to fund it?

Be prepared for the international community to throw curve balls at your government. Be prepared for uprisings, international disputes, natural or economic disaster, and make sure your government is ready for anything that might befall it!

Citizenship and Government

In this unit, we will discuss the concept of American citizenship. We will discuss requirements, duties, and responsibilities of being an American citizen. We will also discuss the history of citizenship in America and citizenship today.

This is a time where the topic of citizenship is debated fiercely, especially in Rhode Island.

You will start by thinking about government and citizenship by creating your own

...Island in the Sea

Homework: Period 7A (9/4)

Read section One, pages 46 and 47, and complete questions 1-4 in your notebook.