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What is one responsibility of a good citizen?
What is one responsibility of a good citizen?
- To only think about national issues
- To avoid obeying laws and rules
- To help others in their community (correct)
- To prioritize personal interests above community needs
How do therapy dogs contribute to responsible citizenship?
How do therapy dogs contribute to responsible citizenship?
- By competing in dog shows
- By patrolling neighborhoods for safety
- By providing comfort to people in stressful situations (correct)
- By serving as personal pets without training
Why was Clara Barton known as the 'Angel of the Battlefield'?
Why was Clara Barton known as the 'Angel of the Battlefield'?
- For her artistic skills during the war
- For writing books about the Civil War
- For leading military operations
- For her nursing and care during the Civil War (correct)
What is a key trait of a responsible citizen regarding personal commitments?
What is a key trait of a responsible citizen regarding personal commitments?
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What is a difference between therapy dogs and service dogs?
What is a difference between therapy dogs and service dogs?
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What kind of training do therapy dogs receive?
What kind of training do therapy dogs receive?
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In what way can sharing be associated with responsible citizenship?
In what way can sharing be associated with responsible citizenship?
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What activity might a therapy dog participate in?
What activity might a therapy dog participate in?
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Responsible Citizenship
- Good citizens play a crucial role in enhancing their communities, states, countries, and the world.
- Responsibility and duty to help others are core characteristics of a good citizen.
- A responsible citizen is trustworthy and dependable, always ready to lend a hand.
- Key behaviors of responsible citizens include respecting others, behaving honestly, and following rules and laws.
- Responsible citizenship includes kindness to animals and taking actions that support communal well-being.
Therapy Dogs
- Therapy dogs differ from service dogs, as they volunteer alongside their owners to provide comfort.
- Special training helps therapy dogs assist individuals in stressful situations, such as visiting nursing homes, hospitals, or schools.
- Service dogs aid individuals with specific medical conditions, including guiding the blind and alerting people with diabetes or seizure disorders.
- Dogs have long been regarded as "man's best friend" due to their loyal companionship and assistance.
The American Red Cross
- Clara Barton, known as the "Angel of the Battlefield," played a significant role in helping the wounded during the Civil War.
- Inspired by the Red Cross of Switzerland, Clara Barton established the American Red Cross on May 21, 1881, with the help of Frederick Douglass.
- The mission of the American Red Cross includes disaster response and providing medical care and blood donations to save lives.
- The organization trains volunteers, organizes resources, and continues to serve communities both in the United States and globally.
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