Unit 5: Superheroes in My Community - Key Terms

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altruism

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the belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others

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case study

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a particular instance of something used or analyzed in order to illustrate a thesis or principle

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citizenship

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the state of being vested with the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen; the character of an individual viewed as a member of society; behavior in terms of the duties, obligations, and functions of a citizen

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conceptualization

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the action or process of forming a concept or idea of something

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community

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a group of people with common interests who live in a particular area

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community service

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work that is done without pay to help people in a community

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embody

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to give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling)

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empathy

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the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

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foresight

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the ability to predict what will happen or will be needed in the future

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gratitude

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the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness