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What is one responsibility of a good citizen?
What is one responsibility of a good citizen?
How do therapy dogs contribute to responsible citizenship?
How do therapy dogs contribute to responsible citizenship?
Why was Clara Barton known as the 'Angel of the Battlefield'?
Why was Clara Barton known as the 'Angel of the Battlefield'?
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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Study Notes
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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Explore the traits of responsible citizenship and the vital role of therapy dogs in helping communities. This quiz will guide you through important aspects such as kindness, trustworthiness, and the differences between therapy dogs and service dogs. Test your knowledge on how both citizens and therapy animals contribute to society.
