Extraordinary Citizen Assignment
Definitions:
Citizenship:
The condition of being vested with the rights and duties as a member of a state
or nation.
Extraordinary Citizenship:
Someone who exceeds the standard duties associated with citizenship to
significantly benefit individuals, jurisdictions, provinces, countries and/or
the world.
Instructions:
Research an extraordinary citizen of your choice according to the definition of
extraordinary person provided.
Use the following categories to complete your assignment
Who: In your report identify
the person (date and place of birth, and a brief biography - education, special
early accomplishments).
Where: In your report identify the location and conditions this person grew up
in. Also describe the conditions of the society this person demonstrated
extraordinary citizenship in. ( i.e.. war torn, homelessness abounding,
inequality)
What: In your report identify the actions that this person took to be
considered an extraordinary citizen. Identify the organization this person was
involved in and its aims.
Why#1: In your report identify the reasons this person acted as they did. What
motivated them to step beyond the regular duties assigned to citizens?
Why #2: In a five sentence paragraph identify the reasons (three) this person
meets or exceeds the standard of an extraordinary citizen.
Remember to list the sources of research used to complete this assignment.
(minimum of three)
Book: Title and author and ISBN, Internet site: Address and date and time
visited, Magazine/Newspaper: Title, date and page article is featured on, Video:
Title, TV. Program: Channel, program name, date and time, Interview: Name of
person, questions asked , time and date.
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Evaluation |
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| Knowledge/Understanding | Demonstrates an
understanding of what a significant benefit is. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the accomplishments of the individual they research. |
1 2 3 4 |
| Thinking/Inquiry | Uses critical thinking
skills to identify, select, and report facts which prove the person is an
extra ordinary citizen. |
1 2 3 4 |
| Communication | Uses complete sentences to
thoroughly communicate information with clarity. Report is computer generated. Identifies the sources of research used. |
1 2 3 4 |
| Application | Makes connection between
the concept of extraordinary citizen and the individual they select to
research. Makes logical conclusions based on information provided to identify the characteristics of an extraordinary citizen. |
1 2 3 4 |
Learning Expectations Addressed
Demonstrates an understanding
of citizenship within a global context.
Research and write profiles of citizens with varying backgrounds (e.g., culture,
religion, gender, socioeconomic status, nationality) who have made a difference
in public life, and compare the different types of civic involvement they
represent.