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Advocacy and Petitioning: Contacting Elected Officials
Demonstrate how citizens write letters, sign petitions, and speak at public hearings to advocate for causes.
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Civic Action and Community Problem-Solving
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
7 lessons
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Explore methods of civic participation—such as advocacy, volunteering, and respectful dialogue—and design a student-led project to solve a community problem.
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SS.PS4.b.5Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th GradeDescribe what influences different political attitudes and actions and how diverse groups can work towards consensus.
SS.PS4.b.mWisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th GradeProvide examples of diplomacy, pluralism, and consensus building (between individuals, groups, and institutions).