4.SS.22.A
Use democratic procedures to simulate making decisions on school, local, or state issues.
Grade 4 · 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 (making decisions on issues using democratic procedures) #dok3
- identify (issues at school, local, or state level for decision making) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can identify issues at the school, local, or state level that require a decision. #dok1
- I can use democratic procedures such as voting and discussion to participate in group decision making. #dok2
- I can simulate making decisions about school, local, or state issues by participating in a democratic process. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Democratic procedures help groups make fair and effective decisions.
- Practicing decision making with democratic processes prepares students for active citizenship.
Essential Questions
- What are democratic procedures and why are they important?
- How can people use democratic processes to make decisions in a group?
- What are some examples of issues at school, local, or state level that require group decisions?
- How does using a democratic process affect the outcome of a group decision?
- How do individuals participate in and influence democratic decision making?