Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
Chapter 20 Lesson 3: Making a Difference (pp. 609-613)
I. Citizens Who Made a Difference
B. Students as well as adults can make a difference in their world.
II. Rights Involve Responsibilities
B. Today, many Americans are uninformed or inactive on public issues.
C. Even though students are too young to vote, they can become active in political and public affairs in many different ways.
Lesson at a Glance Outline
A. Throughout U.S. history, citizens have worked together in campaigns to protect the environment, increase civil rights, improve foreign relations, and improve living and working conditions.
A. Along with rights and freedoms, citizens also have the responsibility to be informed and to participate in public decision-making.
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