Public learning track
Branches and Levels of Government
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
10 lessons
Goal
Understand the structure and powers of the federal government, federalism, tribal sovereignty, state and local government, and how laws are made.
10 lessons
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- 1Separation of Powers: Three Branches of GovernmentUp nextStart
- 2Checks and Balances: Keeping Power in BalancePremiumNot started yet
- 3The Legislative Branch: Making Laws for the NationNot started yet
- 4The Executive Branch: Enforcing and Carrying Out LawsNot started yet
- 5The Judicial Branch: Interpreting the Law and ConstitutionNot started yet
- 6Federalism: Sharing Power Between National and State GovernmentsNot started yet
- 7Wisconsin State Government: Governor, Legislature, and CourtsNot started yet
- 8Tribal Sovereignty and Wisconsin's Eleven Federally Recognized Native NationsNot started yet
- 9Local Government: How Towns, Cities, and Counties Serve CommunitiesNot started yet
- 10How a Bill Becomes a Law in a Representative DemocracyNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.PS1Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Wisconsin students will identify and analyze democratic principles and ideals.
- PS1.aWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Values and principles of American constitutional democracy
Curriculum Framework
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
1
7 lessons
Discovering Creator Perspectives in Historical Sources
Identify primary and secondary sources and explore how an author's background, role, and purpose shape firsthand accounts, artwork, and eyewitness records.
2
8 lessons
Analyzing Viewpoints, Bias, and Evidence in History
Evaluate historical texts by detecting loaded words, distinguishing facts from opinions, recognizing bias, and comparing contrasting points of view on historical topics.
3
4 lessons
Analyzing Author Intent and Perspective in Historical Sources
Analyze how an author's purpose, word choice, and intended audience shape the message and tone of historical documents and media.
4
7 lessons
Uncovering Missing Voices in Historical Records
Identify omitted perspectives in historical records and explore the experiences of marginalized groups through primary sources and oral traditions.
5
5 lessons
Corroborating Sources and Evaluating Historical Evidence
Compare multiple viewpoints, corroborate evidence across accounts, and evaluate source reliability to investigate historical events.
6
8 lessons
Core Principles and Values of American Democracy
Identify and explain the essential principles and shared values that guide American constitutional democracy, such as popular sovereignty, the rule of law, and the common good.
7
9 lessons
Founding Documents, Constitutional Rights, and Civic Ideals
Examine the key founding documents, constitutional protections, and civic actions that shape American democracy and help citizens fulfill its ideals.
8
10 lessons
Branches and Levels of Government
Understand the structure and powers of the federal government, federalism, tribal sovereignty, state and local government, and how laws are made.
9
7 lessons
Citizenship, Voting, and Civic Action
Explore citizen rights and responsibilities, voting history and practices, and ways young people can take civic action in their communities.