3.SS.16.A
Use democratic procedures to simulate making decisions on school, local, or state issues.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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democratic proceduresdecisionsschool issueslocal issuesstate issues
Skills
- use (democratic procedures to make decisions) #dok2
- simulate (decision-making on school, local, or state issues) #dok3
- participate (in group decision-making using democratic methods) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can define democratic procedures used in group decision-making. #dok1
- I can describe how democratic procedures are used to solve issues. #dok2
- I can use democratic procedures to make group decisions about school, local, or state issues. #dok2
- I can simulate a decision-making process using democratic procedures. #dok3
- I can participate in a group activity that models democratic decision-making. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Democratic procedures help groups make fair and inclusive decisions.
- Simulating decision-making prepares students to participate in real-life civic processes.
Essential Questions
- What are democratic procedures and why are they important for decision-making?
- How can groups use democratic procedures to make fair decisions about issues?
- What steps are involved in making decisions as a group?
- How do democratic procedures apply to school, local, or state issues?
- What might happen if groups did not use democratic decision-making processes?