Fourth Grade Social Studies

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Fourth Grade Social Studies

• Karen Newell, High Grove

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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 s
hould 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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Jimmy and his team took first place in the Little
League Championship! The baseball team has
earned a pizza party. The children suggested
four different pizzas they would like to eat.
How could they solve their problem in a
democratic way? _________________________________
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A sample response is. The children could vote
on a pizza. Whichever pizza 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.