Public learning track
Active Citizenship, Elections, and Civic Participation
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
10 lessons
Goal
Explain the duties and rights of citizens, election processes and data, and how individuals and organizations influence civic life.
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- 1The Duties of Citizenship: Jury Service and Obeying LawsUp nextStart
- 2Voting and Staying Informed in a DemocracyPremiumNot started yet
- 3Serving on Local Boards, Councils, and CommissionsNot started yet
- 4Contacting Elected Officials and AdvocacyNot started yet
- 5Why Citizens Join Political PartiesNot started yet
- 6Interest Groups and Civic Action OrganizationsNot started yet
- 7Understanding the Electoral College and Popular VoteNot started yet
- 8Analyzing Election Results and Voter Turnout DataNot started yet
- 9Campaign Strategies and Public Opinion PollsNot started yet
- 10Evaluating the Impact of Grassroots Civic MovementsNot started yet
Standards Covered
- U.S. GOV Standard 2.3Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will explain the purpose and importance of fulfilling civic responsibilities, including serving on juries; voting; serving on boards, councils, and commissions; remaining well-informed; contacting elected officials; and other duties associated with active citizenship.
- U.S. GOV Standard 3.3Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will explain the processes and motivations for how and why people organize to participate in civic society, such as developing political affiliations, joining political parties, and supporting special interest groups and other non-governmental or non-partisan civic organizations, and evaluate the political impact of those affiliations.
- U.S. GOV Standard 3.4Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will use data to evaluate election results and explain election processes and strategies.
Curriculum Framework
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
1
10 lessons
Foundations of American Constitutional Government
Explain how historical documents, core philosophical principles, and key events shaped the creation and structure of the United States Constitution.
2
10 lessons
The Three Branches and the Federal Government in Action
Explain the organizational structures, key roles, legislative procedures, and administrative rulemaking processes of the United States federal government.
3
10 lessons
Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, and Constitutional Cases
Analyze the constitutional protections in the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments using landmark court cases and public debates.
4
10 lessons
Active Citizenship, Elections, and Civic Participation
Explain the duties and rights of citizens, election processes and data, and how individuals and organizations influence civic life.
5
10 lessons
Federalism and Multi-Level Governance
Explain how sovereign authority and public responsibilities are shared and divided across national, state, tribal, and local governments.
6
10 lessons
Public Finance, Taxation, and Government Budgets
Explain how governments generate revenue, allocate public expenditures, evaluate economic philosophies, and make fiscal trade-offs.
7
6 lessons
U.S. Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, and National Security
Analyze how the U.S. government exercises constitutional powers, conducts diplomacy, forms alliances, and employs foreign policy tools to protect national security.
8
6 lessons
Global Trade, Humanitarian Aid, and International Cooperation
Explore how nations engage in global trade, deliver humanitarian relief, and collaborate to address worldwide challenges like health crises and environmental protection.