Lesson 1 of 84 · Civics
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareWhat Is Civics?
Citizenship means being a member of a community, state, and country.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
Not voting is also a vote.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
Citizenship means being a member of a community, state, and country. Citizens have both rights and responsibilities. Good citizens follow laws, vote, volunteer, and treat others with respect.
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.
Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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