Constitution Day and Citizenship Day overview
Sept 17 marks Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, celebrating the principle that government derives from the people. The text explains citizenship as living under a government and participating in society, with examples from the Civil War and World War II showing citizen involvement in defending and supporting the nation.
Being a good citizen Learn about our country’s formation
This prompts students to explore founding histories and national origins, interview veterans about service, compare freedoms with other nations, study Labor and Veterans Day meanings, interact across cultures, engage in civic events, and support service members with care packages.
Young Holland Boy Improves Local Crosswalk After Years of Effort
An 11 year old boy named Jackson in Holland Michigan persuaded the city government to upgrade a near home crosswalk after three years of advocacy. The case illustrates citizen involvement and the path to U.S. citizenship through birth or naturalization processes.
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Varymenty On the Web and Library Reads
A list notes the site goodcitizen.org and a bitly link alongside a YouTube video. It also catalogs library offerings including Citizenship by Ann Marie Kishel and Being Responsible by Cassie Mayer.
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Arctic bears eat dolphins blamed on sea ice loss
Norwegian scientists link Arctic sea ice decline to polar bears feeding on dolphins. Jon Aars of the Norwegian Polar Institute reports photos of a polar bear consuming marine mammals likely caught near the surface to breathe.
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Mini Page Thanks Good Citizen Director for Help
The Mini Page acknowledges Nick Homer executive director of Good Citizen for assistance with this issue. Readers are directed to standards based activities accompanying the feature at bbs.amuniversal.com teaching guides.html
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