Citizenship in the World Class 1 Recap and Homework.

At the April 1 meeting we began the Citizenship in the World Merit Badge class.

In the first session we covered the following requirements

1. Explain what citizenship in the world means to you and what you think it takes to be a good world citizen.

2. Explain how one becomes a citizen in the United States, and explain the rights, duties, and obligations of U.S. citizenship. Discuss the similarities and differences between the rights, duties, and obligations of U.S. citizens and the citizens of two other countries.Homework was assigned, and is outlined below 

Citizenship in the World – April, 2013

The two homework assignments for this badge are below. You must turn in both assignments before you can pass this badge. Be prepared to discuss your homework assignment at the meeting during our class.

HOMEWORK 1 (due April 8)

3. Do the following:

a. Pick a current world event. In relation to this current event, discuss with your counselor how a country's national interest and its relationship with other countries might affect areas such as its security, its economy, its values, and the health of its citizens.

b. Select a foreign country and discuss with your counselor how its geography, natural resources, and climate influence its economy and its global partnerships with other countries.

Notes - For each requirement please present a page with the details – the event or country, and a paragraph with your thoughts. You will need to present this to the group at the meeting.

A good source is https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

HOMEWORK 2 (due April 22)

7. Do the following and share with your counselor what you have learned:

a. Visit the Web site (With your parent/guardian's permission) of the U.S. State Department (www.state.gov). Learn more about an issue you find interesting that is discussed on this Web site.

b. Visit the Web site (With your parent/guardian's permission) of an international news organization or foreign government, OR examine a foreign newspaper available at your local library, bookstore, or newsstand. Find a news story about a human right realized in the United States that is not recognized in another country.

Notes - For each requirement please present a page with the details – the issue or right, and a paragraph with your thoughts. You will need to present this to the group at the meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Chase – 617-413-4437 or brian.chase1@comcast.net