4.SS.16.A
Identify leaders in state, local, and national governments, including the governor, local members of the Texas Legislature, the local mayor, U.S. senators, local U.S. representatives, and Texans who have been president of the United States.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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leadersstate governmentlocal governmentnational governmentgovernorTexas Legislaturelocal mayorU.S. senatorsU.S. representativesTexanspresident of the United States
Skills
- identify (leaders in state, local, and national governments) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can identify leaders in state government such as the governor and local members of the Texas Legislature. #dok1
- I can identify leaders in local government such as the local mayor. #dok1
- I can identify leaders in national government such as U.S. senators, local U.S. representatives, and Texans who have been president of the United States. #dok1
Big Ideas
- The government in Texas and the United States is made up of leaders at the local, state, and national levels.
- Recognizing key government leaders helps people understand how the government is organized and works.
Essential Questions
- Who are some important leaders at the state, local, and national levels of government in Texas?
- What roles do leaders such as the governor, mayor, and U.S. representatives play in our government?
- How can knowing our government leaders help us participate in our community?
- What is the difference between state, local, and national governments?