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|Grades K-5| Help your students explore the essential character trait of citizenship with the Popcorn Park Puppets. The puppets become entangled in problems that require them to sort out right from wrong. With a little help from Socrates and his female counterpart, Diotima, they learn to ask the right questions and do the right things. Complete with inspiring songs and delightful humor, this video provides a fun way to engage your students in thinking, talking, and writing about the kinds of people they want to be.
Citizenship: Nubbs becomes a hero to his friends by helping them tap into their power to make their neighborhood a better place. When Nubbs leads his friends in a successful effort to transform an ugly vacant lot into a beautiful grove of shady trees, they all experience the satisfaction that comes from being good citizens.
Approximately 25 minutes in length. The printable teaching guide included on the DVD provides discussion questions, writing assignments, and group learning activities. Close captioned. Parents’ Choice Award Winner. English and Spanish verisons included.