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Let’s Talk Trash! SEPT/OCT 2017
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The GIST. Some examples are: 1. driving the posted speed limit 2. wearing a seat belt 3. keeping your own pets on your property, by not allowing them to roam the neighborhood. It is your responsibility to follow rules, and as you grow up, you will have many more responsibilities. You will be so proud of yourself when you do the right thing! THAT’S THE GIST!
CULTURAL CONNECTIONS:
Do you know the importance government, responsibility, rules and law have on the culture of America? The GIST is that we all have rules to follow. What rules do you have at your house and school? Do you always follow the rules that you are given? If you’re like most kids, you may have several rules that you have to follow. There are reasons for having these rules. They are made so that you and others stay safe, learn to listen and follow directions, and eventually become a productive citizen of society. When you grow up as an adult, you will have to follow the laws created by our government.
FUN FACTS ABOUT THE CONSTITUTION • The Constitution was written on four pieces of parchment, which is animal skin. The conservators believe the parchment probably came from a cow. • The Constitution takes roughly half an hour to read. • Jacob Shallus, an assistant clerk of the Pennsylvania Assembly, was paid $30 to handwrite the original copy of the Constitution that was then signed by the Founders. • George Washington’s signature was the first on the Constitution because he was President of the Constitutional Convention. • Only 39 of the 55 delegates signed the Constitution. The youngest was 26-year-old Jonathan Dayton. The oldest was Benjamin Franklin, at age 81. • The delegates included lawyers, soldiers, educators, ministers, doctors, and merchants. (Source: Scholastic)
g -v r(n)-m nt / noun:
government
1.the group of people, a particular system, or the process of controlling and making decisions for a country, state, etc.
SENTENCE EXAMPLE: The position of governor is the highest state elected office for our government. Can you name the Governor?
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rool / noun:
rule
SENTENCE EXAMPLE: The coach explained the rules of the game to the team.
1.one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity 2.a statement explaining what someone can or cannot do in a particular system, game, or situation
re·spon·si·bil·i·ty/ noun:
responsibility
1.a duty or task that you are required or expected to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation. 2.something that you should do because it is morally right, legally required, etc.
SENTENCE EXAMPLE: The girl’s mom said, “It is your responsibility to clean your room.”
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’lo/ noun: law
1.the whole system or set of rules made by the government of a town, state, country, etc. 2.a particular kind of law 3.a rule made by the government of a town, state, country, etc
SENTENCE EXAMPLE: According to the law, we have to wear seat belts to be safe.
Where in the World is Sochi, Russia?
It’s time to get out your globe! You need to know about the imaginary lines on globes and maps. These lines are called lines of latitude and longitude, and they tell a pilot or ship’s captain exactly where in the world a certain place is located. Basically, latitude lines (also School days from A meri G as ® Propane will give your school up to $2,000 per school year for books & computers, sporting equipment, ba d equipme t, art materials, vocational technical supplies... all the way to travel funds for that important educational trip. Simply speak to your PTO or Home & School respresentative to make sure y ur school is articipating! SAVE your AmeriGas Propane receipts and bring them to school to deposit in the School Days Receipt Box... it’s just that EASY! Visit www.amerigas.com to find your local AmeriGas office called parallels) are the horizontal lines on your map. Lines of longitude (also called meridians) are the vertical lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole. This mapping system is written in
On your globe, locate longitude 39.7203° E, and latitude 43.5853° N, and you’ll find Sochi, Russa where the Winter Olympics are taking place! Russia is a federal presidential republic where the executive power is split between the President and the Prime Minister, but the President is the dominant figure. The legislature is represented by the Federal Assembly of Russia. It has two chambers: the State Duma – the lower house, and the Federation Council – the upper house. The judicial power is vested in courts and administered by the Ministry of Justice.
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