Social Studies Vocabulary: Community/Citizenship

In social studies, we are currently learning about our community and what it means to be a good citizen. Here are a few vocabulary words you should know for an upcoming unit vocabulary quiz!

Rules	A statement that tells people what they must or must not do
Election	A time set aside for voting
Common good	The good of everyone
Ballot	A list of choices in an election
Cooperate	To work together
Jury	A group of people who decide if a person broke the law
Consequence	Something that happens because of what you did
Volunteer	Someone who works without getting paid
Responsibility	A duty, or something you do because it is important

Explorers Unit Vocabulary

Important vocabulary words went home with students today, Monday, March 9th. Check under the Social Studies tab on the right to find the vocabulary. 

Keep in mind students should be bringing their Social Studies books and packets to and from school every night! Explorer projects are due March 13th!