5.SS.17.B
Explain how to contact elected and appointed leaders in local, state, and national governments.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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elected leadersappointed leaderslocal governmentsstate governmentsnational governmentscontact
Skills
- identify (elected and appointed leaders in government) #dok1
- explain (methods for contacting elected and appointed leaders) #dok2
- apply (steps for contacting leaders at local, state, and national levels) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify elected and appointed leaders in local, state, and national governments. #dok1
- I can explain methods for contacting elected and appointed leaders in various levels of government. #dok2
- I can apply steps to contact government leaders about a concern or issue. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Citizens have the right and responsibility to communicate with their government representatives.
- Knowing how to reach leaders at all levels of government empowers effective participation in democracy.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important for citizens to know how to contact their government leaders?
- What are the different ways you can contact elected and appointed officials?
- How might contacting a local leader differ from contacting a national leader?
- In what situations might you want or need to contact a government official?
- How does communication between citizens and leaders impact our democracy?