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Citizenship Education Unit 6 and 7

The document contains comprehensive worksheets for Grade 7 Citizenship Education focusing on Critical Thinking and Engagement in Community Affairs, aligned with Ethiopian curriculum standards. It includes various activities such as vocabulary matching, multiple choice questions, short answer questions, scenario-based questions, and group tasks aimed at enhancing students' understanding of critical thinking and community involvement. Additionally, answer keys for each worksheet are provided to facilitate assessment.

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Citizenship Education Unit 6 and 7

The document contains comprehensive worksheets for Grade 7 Citizenship Education focusing on Critical Thinking and Engagement in Community Affairs, aligned with Ethiopian curriculum standards. It includes various activities such as vocabulary matching, multiple choice questions, short answer questions, scenario-based questions, and group tasks aimed at enhancing students' understanding of critical thinking and community involvement. Additionally, answer keys for each worksheet are provided to facilitate assessment.

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Here is a comprehensive Grade 7 Citizenship Education Unit 7: Critical Thinking worksheet

set with matching, multiple choice, short answer, and scenario-based activities, aligned with
Ethiopian curriculum standards.

📘 GRADE 7 CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION


UNIT 7: CRITICAL THINKING – WORKSHEETS

🧠 Worksheet 1: Vocabulary Matching

Instructions: Match the terms in Column A with the correct definitions in Column B.

Column A Column B
1. Critical thinking A. Believing something without checking the facts
2. Bias B. Information used to support a point of view
3. Opinion C. Judging based on personal feelings, not facts
4. Evidence D. A personal belief or feeling
5. Assumption E. Thinking clearly, carefully, and logically

✅ Worksheet 2: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Instructions: Choose the correct answer and circle it.

1. What is the first step in critical thinking?


A. Making assumptions
B. Asking questions
C. Blaming others
D. Agreeing with everyone
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a critical thinker?
A. Curious
B. Judgmental without facts
C. Open-minded
D. Logical
3. Which of the following statements is a fact?
A. The president is the best leader.
B. Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia.
C. Mangoes taste better than bananas.
D. All students should like math.
4. What should you do when you hear a rumor?
A. Share it immediately
B. Ignore it
C. Ask questions and verify it
D. Get angry

✍️Worksheet 3: Short Answer Questions

Instructions: Answer the following in 1–3 sentences.

1. Define critical thinking in your own words.


2. Why is it important to ask questions before accepting information?
3. How can critical thinking help you make better decisions?
4. Give one example of using critical thinking at home or school.

📖 Worksheet 4: Scenario-Based Questions

Instructions: Read each situation and answer the questions.

Scenario 1: Your classmate says, “We should skip the exam because it is too hard.”

 a) Is this a good argument? Why or why not?


 b) How would a critical thinker respond?

Scenario 2: A news report says a new school rule is coming. Your friend gets upset and tells
everyone without checking.

 a) What should you do before reacting to the news?


 b) What questions could help you think critically about the situation?

Worksheet 5: Group Discussion Task

Instructions: Discuss in pairs or small groups and write your ideas.

Topic: “How can students use critical thinking to reduce conflicts in school?”

Guide Questions:

1. What causes conflicts among students?


2. How can critical thinking help solve these problems peacefully?
3. What steps should a student take before reacting to conflict?
Here is the Answer Key for the Grade 7 Citizenship Education Unit 7: Critical Thinking
Worksheets:
📘 ANSWER KEY – CRITICAL THINKING
WORKSHEETS

🧠 Worksheet 1: Vocabulary Matching

Column A Answer
1. Critical thinking E
2. Bias C
3. Opinion D
4. Evidence B
5. Assumption A

✅ Worksheet 2: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. B. Asking questions
2. B. Judgmental without facts
3. B. Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia.
4. C. Ask questions and verify it

✍️Worksheet 3: Short Answer Questions (Sample/Expected Answers)

1. Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly, logically, and carefully before making a
decision.
2. It is important to ask questions to make sure the information is true and not misleading.
3. It helps you avoid mistakes and make smart choices based on facts and reasoning.
4. Example: Before believing a rumor, I ask questions and look for evidence to see if it is
true.

📖 Worksheet 4: Scenario-Based Questions (Sample/Expected Answers)

Scenario 1:

 a) No, it is not a good argument because exams help show what you have learned.
 b) A critical thinker would suggest preparing better or asking the teacher for help.
Scenario 2:

 a) You should check the school notice board or ask a teacher to confirm the rule.
 b) Questions like: “Is this source reliable?”, “Did the school officially say this?”, “Can I
verify this from another source?”

Worksheet 5: Group Discussion Task (Sample Points)

1. Conflicts may arise from misunderstandings, rumors, or differences in opinion.


2. Critical thinking helps students pause, analyze the situation, and understand both sides
before acting.
3. Steps: Stay calm, gather facts, listen to both sides, and think of a fair solution.

Here is a set of Grade 7 Citizenship Education Unit 6: Engagement in Community Affairs


worksheets. These are designed to help students understand the importance of participating in
community activities, responsibilities, and leadership.
📘 GRADE 7 CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
UNIT 6: ENGAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – WORKSHEETS

📝 Worksheet 1: Key Concepts Matching

Instructions: Match the terms in Column A with their correct definitions in Column B.

Column A Column B
1. Community A. Working together for a common goal
2. Participation B. Group of people living in the same area
3. Volunteering C. Taking part in an activity or event
4. Cooperation D. Offering help without expecting payment
5. Responsibility E. A duty or something you are expected to do

✅ Worksheet 2: Multiple Choice Questions

Instructions: Circle the best answer.

1. Why is community participation important?


A. To earn money
B. To gain fame
C. To help improve the lives of all community members
D. To argue with others
2. What is a good example of volunteering?
A. Planting trees in your neighborhood
B. Demanding payment for cleaning a park
C. Complaining about problems without helping
D. Avoiding school clubs
3. Which one is a sign of active community engagement?
A. Ignoring problems
B. Listening to music at home
C. Participating in a school cleaning campaign
D. Watching TV all day
4. What is the role of students in community affairs?
A. They are too young to help
B. They can support activities through clubs and volunteering
C. They should avoid responsibilities
D. They must lead the entire community
✍️Worksheet 3: Short Answer Questions

Instructions: Answer the following questions in 1–3 sentences.

1. What does “community engagement” mean to you?


2. Give two examples of how young people can help their communities.
3. Why is cooperation important when working in a group?
4. How does volunteering benefit both the helper and the community?

📖 Worksheet 4: Scenario-Based Activity

Scenario:
Your community has a problem with litter in public spaces. Local leaders have asked for help
from young people.

Instructions: Answer the questions based on the scenario.

1. What can you do as a student to help solve the problem?


2. Who could you work with to make your efforts more effective?
3. What tools or materials might you need for the activity?
4. How can you encourage others to get involved?

Worksheet 5: Group Task – Plan a Community Project

Instructions: Work in a group to create a plan for a small community improvement project.
Your Plan Should Include:

 Project title
 Purpose of the project
 Activities you will do
 Who will be involved
 What you hope to achieve
 Timeline for your project

Here is the Answer Key for the Grade 7 Citizenship Education Unit 6: Engagement in
Community Affairs Worksheets:
📘 ANSWER KEY – UNIT 6: ENGAGEMENT IN
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

📝 Worksheet 1: Key Concepts Matching

Column A Answer
1. Community B
2. Participation C
3. Volunteering D
4. Cooperation A
5. Responsibility E

✅ Worksheet 2: Multiple Choice Questions

1. C. To help improve the lives of all community members


2. A. Planting trees in your neighborhood
3. C. Participating in a school cleaning campaign
4. B. They can support activities through clubs and volunteering

✍️Worksheet 3: Short Answer Questions (Sample/Expected Answers)

1. Community engagement means being actively involved in helping and improving the
place where you live.
2. Examples:
o Helping clean a school or local park
o Organizing a student-led awareness campaign about health or safety
3. Cooperation is important because it helps group members work effectively, share tasks,
and achieve common goals.
4. Volunteering helps the helper learn new skills and feel good, while the community
benefits from support and improvement.

📖 Worksheet 4: Scenario-Based Activity (Sample/Expected Answers)

1. I can help by joining or organizing a student group to pick up litter and raise awareness
about keeping the community clean.
2. I could work with classmates, teachers, local leaders, or youth clubs.
3. Tools like gloves, garbage bags, rakes, and posters for awareness campaigns.
4. I can talk to friends, make posters, or use social media to spread the word and encourage
participation.

Worksheet 5: Group Task – Plan a Community Project (Sample Template


Answer)

 Project Title: Clean-Up Day at Our Local Park


 Purpose: To make the park a clean, safe space for everyone
 Activities: Picking up trash, posting awareness signs, planting trees
 Who Will Be Involved: Students, teachers, parents, local officials
 Expected Outcome: A cleaner park and more awareness about community responsibility
 Timeline: 1 week for planning, 1 day for the event, 1 week for follow-up

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