4.SS.15.B
Explain how individuals can participate voluntarily in civic affairs at state and local levels through activities such as respectfully holding public officials to their word, writing letters, and participating in historic preservation and service projects.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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individualsparticipationcivic affairsstate levellocal levelactivitiespublic officialslettershistoric preservationservice projects
Skills
- explain (ways individuals can participate voluntarily in civic affairs at state and local levels) #dok2
- identify (types of voluntary civic participation activities) #dok1
- describe (how public officials can be held accountable) #dok2
- summarize (ways to engage in historic preservation and service projects) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify activities that allow individuals to participate in civic affairs at the state and local level. #dok1
- I can explain how people can participate in state and local civic affairs by holding public officials to their word. #dok2
- I can describe the process of writing letters to participate in civic affairs. #dok2
- I can summarize ways to be involved in historic preservation and service projects. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Individual participation makes a difference in state and local communities.
- There are many ways people can engage in civic affairs to improve their communities.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important for individuals to participate in civic affairs at the state and local level?
- How can people hold public officials accountable in their communities?
- What are some examples of voluntary civic activities at the state and local level?
- How can writing letters and participating in service projects create change in a community?
- In what ways does historic preservation help a community maintain its identity?