Lesson 61 of 84 · Civics
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareGlobal Citizenship
Environmental citizenship involves caring for the natural world.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
Environmental citizenship involves caring for the natural world. Recycling, conserving water, and reducing pollution protect the environment for future generations.
Key Facts
Citizens can vote at age 18.
Rights come with responsibilities.
Volunteering strengthens communities.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is one responsibility of a good citizen?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Watch a town meeting or council clip on YouTube for 5 minutes.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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