Come up with 10 words that come to mind when you think of who an American is.

CitizenshipCivics & Economics

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Bellringer Come up with 10 words that come to

mind when you think of who an American is.

Vocabulary

Civics Citizen Government Rights Democracy Diversity

Tolerance Ism’s Multiculturalis

m Ethnicity/

cultural identity

Nationality

A Changing Society

American society has undergone many changes in the past, and these changes continue today

E pluribus unium –out of many, one

A Nation of Immigrants

Land bridge› 70 000 years ago

Early Immigrants› 1600s – France & England› Late 1600 & 1700s – Germany, Netherlands, Ireland,

Scotland & Sweden After Independence

› 600 000 in 1830s to 2 million by 1850› 1860-1890 more than 10 million

A Shift› 22 million between 1890-1924 from southern & eastern

Europe› Last 50 years, from Latin America & Asia

Enslaved Africans› Western & Central Africa› Between 1619 & 1808 500 000 enslaved persons

Diverse Population

Ethnic groups Religious Diversity

› Freedom to practice› Freedom to not practice

Many traditions› “Old country” traditions

Transforming America

Mid 1850s moved from rural areas to urban areas› Factories with higher pay

African Americans moved North Americans earn high degrees

American Values & Institutions

Values – broad ideas about what is good or desirable and are shared by a people in a society› Basics: freedom, equality, opportunity,

justice democracy, unity, respect & tolerance

› “Life, liberty, & pursuit of happiness” Institutions

› Family, religion, education, social institutions, & government

Who are you?

Picture of you Picture of your family Hobbies Describe how you see

yourself (what kind of person are you?).

What do you know about yourself (what are your values?)

What are your strengths and why?

What motto do you have?

List some of your passions. What are the activities, subjects, and areas you enjoy or in which you succeed?

List your favorite types of music (or groups), television shows, movies or movie categories, classes/school subjects, books/characters, interesting sports to watch/play, favorite foods, animals, celebrities, inventions, fashion items, etc.

Define Democracy in your own words.

Path to Citizenship

US Citizen

Natural Born

Soil Born-Born in the

US or US soil

Blood Born-Parent is a US citizen when

born

Naturalized

Process1) Legally live in US for 5 years

2) Interview with CIS3) Pass citizenship exam

4) Oath of allegiance

Multiculturalism

Melting Pot

TossedSalad

Multiculturalism

Assimilation- the process of losing your identity in order to fit in

› The Melting Pot theory requires that immigrants assimilate in order to become “American”

“Ism’s”- Adjectives that describe “doing” something

Volunteerism: willing to do w/out pay

Patriotism: love for your country

Multiculturalism: various backgrounds

Racism: discrimination based on race

Sexism: discrimination based on gender

Ageism: discrimination based on age

Activism: enacting change or involvement * Do you think ism’s promote or prevent toleration in

the United States?

Warm Up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aYnNrTnXhk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbfk4rNazIo

Good Citizen

Causes-

Parental involvement

-Intrinsic motivati

on-Stable environment

EventObtaini

ng a High

School and Post high

School educati

on

Effects-More

job opportunities-Higher Income-Better quality of life

Characteristics of a Good Citizen

Follows the law Informed of current events Votes Volunteers

Benefits of Rights and Freedoms

Free to make political and economic choices

Don’t have to live in fear of the government

Have the ability to live with free speech, religion and press without punishment

Duties & Responsiblities

Obey the Law Pay taxes Defend the nation Serve in Court Attend School

Be informed and vote

Participate in your community & government

Respect the rights & property of others

Respect different opinions & ways of life

Problems today in America: Unemployment: People who do not have a job,

can’t contribute to the economy to pay taxes, and rely on government assistance.

Baby Boomers: People born in the 1940s early 1950s. They are now 65-75 years old, and many are retiring at the same time.

Achievement Gap: Some groups of people have greater difficulty being successful than others.

Substance Abuse: Abusing drugs or alcohol. Immigration (illegal): how is this issue affecting

states socially and economically? Waste Disposal: Not In My Backyard (NIMBY)

Where do we dispose of our waste in our country?

Terms that you should know to be an effective an informed citizen….

Tolerance: accepting differences

Affirmative action: benefiting groups previously

discriminated against

Earning capacity: potential to make money “the

more you learn, the more you earn!”

Literacy: ability to read

Civil Disobedience: opposing laws/rules seen as

unjust, but not using violence. (Dr. King, Gandhi)

What impact will there be on the nation if citizens do not show effective citizenship? (10.04)

How can an individual’s choices affect the liberty and happiness of others? (10.06)

How do the freedoms experienced in America compare to freedoms enjoyed in other countries? (10.06)

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