Fourth Grade Social Studies

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Fourth Grade Social Studies
Democracy

• Sandra White, Jana School

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Teacher Page Fourth Grade Social Studies Content
Standards Addressed The student will understand
the principles and processes of governance
systems. Teaching Tips The students should have
been introduced to the concept of democracy prior
to the lesson. The students should record their
responses in their journals prior to class
discussion.
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Bobbie and her team members cant decide which
dance tape to purchase with the prize money they
won. How could they solve their problem in a
democratic way? _________________________________
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A sample response is. Bobbie and her team
members could vote on a dance tape. Whichever
tape gets the most votes is the one they will buy.
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Your parents are concerned about the increased
traffic on your street. They would like to have
a streetlight installed to replace the stop sign
so that the area is safer. What could they do to
solve their problem? _____________________________
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Your parents could..

• Get the neighbors to sign a
  petition

• Go to the city council meeting
  to make a request.

• Contact the mayors office

• Discuss any other answers you get.