Public learning track
Group Decision-Making, Voting, and Individual Actions
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
8 lessons
Goal
Explain how individual actions affect a group, express informed opinions, and participate in democratic decision-making through voting.
8 lessons
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- 1How Individual Actions Affect a GroupUp nextStart
- 2Forming and Expressing an Opinion RespectfullyPremiumNot started yet
- 3Listening to Different Opinions in a GroupNot started yet
- 4What Is Voting and Why Do Groups Use It?Not started yet
- 5Majority Rule and Respecting Minority RightsNot started yet
- 6Voting on a Classroom or School IssueNot started yet
- 7Reaching a Compromise When Groups DisagreeNot started yet
- 8Taking Responsibility for Group DecisionsNot started yet
Curriculum Framework
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
1
8 lessons
Group Decision-Making, Voting, and Individual Actions
Explain how individual actions affect a group, express informed opinions, and participate in democratic decision-making through voting.
2
7 lessons
Why Citizens Participate in Elections and Government
Investigate why people vote, examine civic responsibilities, and explore the importance of civic participation.
3
7 lessons
Citizen Roles Across the Four Levels of Government
Identify and explain citizen roles, rights, and avenues of participation at local, state, tribal, and federal levels.
4
7 lessons
Assessing and Improving Voter Participation
Assess data on voter turnout, identify barriers to participation, and create and evaluate solutions to encourage higher civic engagement.
5
6 lessons
Linkage Institutions: Political Parties and Interest Groups
Explain how political parties, interest groups, and grassroots advocacy link ordinary citizens to government decision-makers.
6
7 lessons
Linkage Institutions: Media, Campaigns, and Public Opinion
Analyze the roles of free press, news media, campaign advertising, and public opinion polls in shaping democratic government.