Public learning track
Citizenship, Voting, and Civic Media Literacy
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
7 lessons
Goal
Understand the rights and duties of U.S. citizenship, explore the history and importance of voting, and build critical media evaluation skills to analyze public debates.
7 lessons
0 of 7 done
- 1Rights and Responsibilities of Democratic CitizenshipUp nextStart
- 2The Naturalization Process and Becoming a US CitizenPremiumNot started yet
- 3Why Voting is Fundamental to Self-GovernmentNot started yet
- 4The History of Expanding Voting Rights in AmericaNot started yet
- 5Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Voter EngagementNot started yet
- 6Evaluating News Media and Campaign AdvertisementsNot started yet
- 7Distinguishing Fact, Opinion, and Bias in Public DebatesNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.PS4Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Wisconsin students will develop and employ skills for civic literacy.
- SS.PS3.d.mWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Analyze how governments address and solve problems through the public policy process.
- PS4.aWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Argumentation
Curriculum Framework
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
1
5 lessons
Map Skills and World Geography
Develop essential map-reading skills using grids, scale, and map types to explore the world's hemispheres, continents, and oceans.
2
10 lessons
Regions and Landscapes of the United States
Examine the physical landscapes, climate, cultural regions, and human-environment interactions across the United States.
3
7 lessons
Indigenous Nations and Regional Lifeways of North America
Investigate how diverse Indigenous nations across North America adapted their lifeways, technologies, and social structures to distinct regional environments.
4
8 lessons
Indigenous Traditions, Governance, and Tribal Sovereignty
Analyze traditional knowledge systems, trade networks, historical evidence, and the enduring sovereignty of Native nations from early history to the present day.
5
5 lessons
Early European Exploration and Encounters in the Americas
Understand the motivations, navigational technologies, and global impacts of European exploration, as well as early French and Spanish colonization across North America.
6
10 lessons
Life, Economy, and Government in the Thirteen Colonies
Examine the establishment, regional economies, labor systems, and early self-governance across the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies.
7
7 lessons
Causes of the American Revolution
Analyze the economic, political, and social conflicts between Great Britain and the American colonies that sparked the movement for independence.
8
8 lessons
The Revolutionary War and American Independence
Examine the Declaration of Independence, key wartime events, diverse contributions, and how the United States secured its sovereignty.
9
8 lessons
Foundations of US Government and the Three Branches
Understand how the US Constitution established a national government divided into legislative, executive, and judicial branches with checks and balances.
10
7 lessons
Constitutional Rights, Federalism, and Civic Systems
Explore how the Constitution protects individual rights, distributes power through federalism, and adapts to national challenges.
11
7 lessons
State, Local, and Tribal Government Structures
Understand the roles, responsibilities, and structures of state, county, municipal, town, school, and tribal governments.
12
8 lessons
Local Public Policy and Community Problem-Solving
Analyze how local governments fund services, pass ordinances, address community challenges, and involve citizens in civic decisions.
13
7 lessons
Citizenship, Voting, and Civic Media Literacy
Understand the rights and duties of U.S. citizenship, explore the history and importance of voting, and build critical media evaluation skills to analyze public debates.
14
8 lessons
Public Policy and Community Civic Action
Analyze public policy outcomes and trade-offs, practice civic advocacy methods, and collaborate to design and present a student-led community action plan.
15
10 lessons
Economic Decision-Making and Global Interdependence
Understand fundamental economic concepts, market systems, and how trade connects regional and global economies.
16
5 lessons
Historical Inquiry and Evidence-Based Argumentation
Evaluate historical sources, analyze chronological cause-and-effect relationships, and construct evidence-based social studies arguments.