1 Unit Citizenship in Action Army JROTCThe Making

1 Unit Citizenship in Action Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Student Learning Activity • Review Student Learning Plan – Why is this important? – What will you learn to do? • Identify how Army JROTC can impact your future – How will you know when you are succeeding? – Knowledge and skills you will learn along the way Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 1: Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Inquire Phase 1

1 Unit Citizenship in Action Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 1: Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Inquire Phase 2

1 Unit Citizenship in Action Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Student Learning Activity #1 Identity Card Statements • One word to describe myself is… • To me, success means… • One goal I have in JROTC is: • In my opinion, the purpose of JROTC is… Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 1: Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Inquire Phase 3

1 Unit Citizenship in Action Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Student Learning Activity #1 (cont. ) • Share some of your responses to reflection questions and add them to the KWL Chart. K - What you know about the purpose of JROTC W - What types of goals you have that JROTC can help you achieve L - What you hope to learn as a result of the JROTC program Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 1: Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Inquire Phase 4

1 Unit Citizenship in Action Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Reflection: • What did you discover about some of your classmates? • How did this activity help you feel more comfortable with members of our class? • What is the purpose of JROTC? • What questions about goals do you have for yourself in this class? Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 1: Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Inquire Phase 5

1 Unit Citizenship in Action Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen • What are the benefits of belonging to an organization? What aspects make membership appealing? Student Learning Activity #3 View Video 1 - ‘JROTC Today: Tomorrow’s Leaders’ – What is the mission of JROTC? How are key words used in the video? – Key word definition – JROTC mission definition Click on image to play. Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 1: Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Gather Phase 6

1 Unit Citizenship in Action Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Reflection: • What did you learn about the mission of JROTC? • What are some characteristics of the JROTC program? • What would you say to someone who asks: “Why are you taking a JROTC class? ” • What questions would you ask someone about taking JROTC classes? Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 1: Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Gather Phase 7

1 Unit Citizenship in Action Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen How do you defend the qualities of controversial groups? Student Learning Activity #5 In Teams prepare the product for an audience that is anti. JROTC: • Produce skit • Create a graph, chart or another kind of visual • Prepare a humorous speech or poem • Write a song or rap Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 1: Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Process Phase 8

1 Unit Citizenship in Action Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Reflection: • How your understanding of JROTC changed as a result of today? • What excites you most about participating in the JROTC program? • What will you do, as a cadet in this class to help JROTC accomplish its mission? • What questions do you have about the JROTC mission? Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 1: Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Process Phase 9

1 Unit Citizenship in Action What information did you learn in this lesson that will help you reach your success goals? Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Student Learning Activity #7 • Compare and share how JROTC can affect your success goals using a Multi-Flow Map. Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 1: Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Apply Phase 10

1 Unit Citizenship in Action Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Reflection: • What can I do as a cadet in this class to help JROTC accomplish its mission? • How have my personal goals been impacted by what I learned in today’s lesson? • Explain how the JROTC mission is encouraged throughout the program or curriculum. • What question would you ask about the program? Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 1: Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Apply Phase 11

1 Unit Citizenship in Action Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Summarize how JROTC might help you meet your future goals for success using Your Future and JROTC Assessment scoring guide. Chapter 1: Foundations of Army JROTC and Getting Involved Lesson 1: Army JROTC-The Making of a Better Citizen Apply Phase 12