01, 02-Dec-09 Journal Reflection

No one is born a good citizen; no nation is born a democracy. Rather, both are processes that continue to evolve over a lifetime. Young people must be included from birth. A society that cuts itself off from its youth severs its lifeline. ~Kofi Annan, Secretary-General, United Nations

• What does being a "good" citizen mean to you?
• Can you identify some behaviors and actions associated with being a "good" citizen?
• On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate yourself as a citizen, with 10 being the best?
• What should be the role of education in preparing you to become a citizen?
• How can your teachers encourage you to develop a sense of civic responsibility?
• Is the "American Dream" possible? If so, how and for whom?
• What connection do you see between societal issues and individual responsibility?
• What community issues concern you the most?