Public learning track
Human Rights and Democratic Principles
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
4 lessons
Goal
Explore international human rights frameworks, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and core democratic balances between liberty, safety, and minority rights.
4 lessons
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- 1The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Global StandardsUp nextStart
- 2Eleanor Roosevelt and the Drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human RightsPremiumNot started yet
- 3Balancing Individual Liberty with Community SafetyNot started yet
- 4Majority Rule and Minority Rights in Community DecisionsNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.PS2Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Wisconsin students will examine and interpret rights, privileges, and responsibilities in society.
- SS.PS2.a.iWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Investigate examples of rights and responsibilities, including the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which individuals possess within the state, country, and world. Summarize the actions of people and groups that have advanced civil rights for individuals. Identify and describe basic human liberties (i.e., thought, expression, privacy).
- PS2.aWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Civil rights and civil liberties
- SS.PS2.a.mWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Analyze the scope and limits of individual protections found in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Describe the evolution of rights over time including key laws, constitutional changes, and court decisions that contributed to these developments. Predict how collective action movements work to extend equal rights to groups and individuals.
- SS.PS2.a.hWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Critique the struggle for suffrage and citizenship since the founding period. Analyze the constitutional tension between protecting individual rights and promoting the general welfare and security of the country, as well as between majority rule and minority rights. Assess the impact of individuals, groups, and movements on the development of civil rights for different groups.
- PS2.bWisconsin Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 4 (target) · Grade 4Fundamentals of citizenship
Curriculum Framework
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
1
7 lessons
Foundations of Map Reading and the Global Grid
Learn essential map navigation tools, understand coordinate and hemisphere systems, and identify Earth's major continents and oceans.
2
5 lessons
Exploring Map Types and Spatial Tools
Interpret specialized map types—such as topographic, political, and thematic maps—and understand map projections and modern navigation tools.
3
8 lessons
US Regions and States
Explore the physical landscapes, state locations, capitals, and unique characteristics across all major regions of the United States.
4
4 lessons
Human Geography and the Environment in the US
Examine community types, regional industries, human-environment interactions, and natural hazards across the United States.
5
7 lessons
Indigenous Cultures and Regions of North America
Explore how early Native American nations adapted their homes, diets, and customs to distinct geographical regions across North America.
6
5 lessons
Indigenous Governance, Traditions, and Modern Sovereignty
Examine traditional Native American governance, trade, and storytelling, as well as ongoing efforts toward tribal sovereignty and cultural preservation today.
7
6 lessons
European Exploration and Early Settlements
Examine the motivations, technologies, and global impacts of European exploration, as well as the founding of the earliest English settlements in North America.
8
6 lessons
The Thirteen Colonies: Regions, Life, and Governance
Explore the distinct colonial regions, trade systems, daily life, and early roots of representative self-government across the Thirteen Colonies.
9
8 lessons
Causes of the Revolution and the Declaration of Independence
Examine the colonial tensions, key protests, and founding ideas that led the American colonies to declare independence from Great Britain.
10
4 lessons
The Revolutionary War and Winning Independence
Analyze key battles, wartime perspectives, diverse participant roles, and the path to victory in the American Revolutionary War.
11
7 lessons
The US Constitution and the Three Branches of Government
Examine the creation of the US Constitution, the Preamble, and how the three branches of the federal government share and balance power.
12
5 lessons
Federal, State, and Local Government Systems
Explore how power is divided across national, state, and local governments and how citizens and institutions adapt governing rules over time.
13
10 lessons
The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Freedoms
Examine the origin and meaning of the Bill of Rights and how constitutional amendments protect individual liberties in everyday life.
14
4 lessons
Human Rights and Democratic Principles
Explore international human rights frameworks, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and core democratic balances between liberty, safety, and minority rights.
15
5 lessons
Constitutional Amendments and Early Suffrage
Examine how constitutional amendments and early reform movements expanded legal protections, citizenship, and voting rights from abolition through women's and Indigenous suffrage.
16
7 lessons
The Modern Civil Rights Era and Expanding Freedoms
Analyze how 20th-century grassroots organizing, landmark legislation, and collective action advanced civil rights for African Americans, farmworkers, people with disabilities, and ongoing movements today.
17
6 lessons
Civic Duties and Democratic Participation
Understand the foundations of democratic citizenship, including voting, laws, the court system, and local government engagement.
18
6 lessons
Community Action and Civic Skills
Develop practical skills for neighborhood problem-solving, community service, media literacy, respectful discourse, and global awareness.
19
6 lessons
Foundations of Economics: Choices, Resources, and Markets
Understand fundamental economic concepts including needs and wants, goods and services, resource scarcity, and how supply and demand shape market prices.
20
6 lessons
Money, Trade, and the Global Economy
Explore personal financial management, banking systems, economic specialization, international trade, and public goods funded by taxes.
21
10 lessons
Historical Thinking, Sources, and Global Perspectives
Apply historical inquiry, distinguish source types, analyze chronology, and explore diverse world traditions.