TEKS & Objectives

7.15.C The student understands the rights and responsibilities of Texas citizens in a democratic society. The student is expected to:

7.22.C. create written, oral, and visual presentations of social studies information; and

We will explore the rights and responsibilities of citizens of the United States.

I will identify specific ways to show respect in school.

1. Review vocabulary.

Charity is the act of showing love, kindness, and generosity to others. It means sharing your time, money, or talents to help people, animals, or the environment. Charity seeks to make the world a better, safer place.

Organization a group of people who work together as a team to reach a shared goal or get something done.

Donate These to give something freely to a person, organization, or cause in order to help others. People can donate money, things like food and clothes, time, and even blood.

Disaster Relief is emergency help, like food, water, medicine, and shelter, given to people after a dangerous event like a flood or earthquake. It’s like a team of helpers bringing safety, comfort, and supplies to neighborhoods that have been badly hurt.

How does this picture represent the common good?

2. Watch videos.

3. Make a coin for Clara Barton.

Clara Barton Commemorative Coin

4. “Clara Barton”