CONTENT STATEMENT
- Individuals make the community a better place by taking action to solve problems in a way that promotes the common good.
CONTENT ELABORATION
There are a variety of ways individuals help solve problems to make the community a better place for everyone including:
- working to preserve the environment;
- helping the homeless;
- restoring houses in low-income areas;
- supporting education;
- planning community events;
- starting a business; and
- understanding differences.
Individuals participate effectively in the community when they exhibit citizenship traits such as:
- civility;
- respect for the rights and dignity of each person;
- volunteerism;
- compromise;
- compassion;
- persistence in achieving goals; and
- civic-mindedness.
The problem-solving process involves:
- identifying the problem;
- gathering information;
- listing and considering options;
- considering advantages and disadvantages of options; and
- choosing and implementing a solution.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Explain how individuals make the community a better place by taking action to solve problems in a way that promotes the common good.
POTENTIAL CAREERS
Searched: Community Problem Solving