📚 Part 1: Understanding Citizenship

1. What does the word "citizen" mean to you? Write your definition below:

2. Which of these is the best definition of citizenship?

Being born in a country

Having rights and responsibilities in a community

Being over 18 years old

Owning property

3. Tick all the ways someone can be a good citizen:

Voting in elections

Helping neighbours

Following laws

Volunteering in the community

Ignoring community problems

4. Complete this sentence: Democracy means that citizens have the power to ________________.

✏️ Part 2: Citizens in Action

5. Read this scenario: "Sarah notices litter in her local park. She organises a community clean-up day and asks the council for more bins."

What citizenship qualities is Sarah showing? Explain your answer:

6. Why is it important for citizens to participate in their community? Give two reasons:

Reason 1: ________________________________________________

Reason 2: ________________________________________________

7. What might happen if citizens do not participate in democracy (such as voting or having their say)? Explain your thoughts:

8. Think about your school community. Write down three ways you already act as a good citizen at school:

1. ___________________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________________

9. Choose one way you could become a better citizen in your local community. Describe what you would do and why it would help: