Citizenship

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Citizenship

• Jessica Carson

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The Students will learn

• What the American and Texas Flag looks like!
• The Pledge of Allegiance
• What voting is and what it is used for.

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Unit Questions

• What does the American and Texas flags look like?
• Why are there stars and stripes?
• What is the Pledge of Allegiance?
• Why is it important to vote?
• Why do we need to know about our country?

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Voting in any type of election, from local
elections to Presidential primaries, provides an
important way to voice your opinions regarding
elected leaders and overall policies voting also
helps you decide your own future by electing a
person who might reflect your own views. The
ability to vote exists as one of the most
cherished Constitutional Rights that many fought
for, marched for, and died for over the
centuries. (Smithstein)
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TEKS

• 113.2. Social Studies, Kindergarten.
• (10). Citizenship. The student understands
  important customs, symbols, and celebrations that
  represent American beliefs and principles and
  contribute to our national identity. The student
  is expected to
• (A) identify the flags of the United States and
  Texas
• (B) recite the Pledge of Allegiance and
• (C) explain the use of voting as a method for
  group decision making.

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Resources

• "Texas Essential Knowledge Skills (TEKS)."
  Welcome to the Texas Education Agency. 30 Aug.
  2010. lthttp//ritter.tea.state.tx.us/teks/gt.
• Smithstein, Carol I. "Why Bother to Vote at All?"
  Why Voting is Important. 07 Nov. 2005
  lthttp//www.timbuk3.com/essay1.htmgt.