4.SS.15.C
Explain the duty of the individual in state and local elections such as being informed and voting.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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dutyindividualstate electionslocal electionsbeing informedvoting
Skills
- explain (the duty of the individual in state and local elections) #dok2
- identify (the duty of the individual in state and local elections) #dok1
- describe (ways to be informed about elections) #dok2
- explain (why voting is important in a democracy) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify my duty as an individual in state and local elections. #dok1
- I can describe ways to stay informed about upcoming elections and issues. #dok2
- I can explain why it is important for individuals to be informed and participate in voting. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Active participation in state and local elections is a key responsibility of citizens in a democracy.
- Being informed and voting ensures that individuals have a voice in government decisions that affect their communities.
Essential Questions
- What responsibilities do individuals have in state and local elections?
- Why is it important to be informed before voting?
- How can individuals become informed voters in their communities?
- What are the effects of individual participation or lack thereof in elections?
- How does voting help shape our state and local governments?