Fourth Grade Social Studies Sandra White, Jana School Click here to go to Teacher Page Click here to go to Activity

Teacher Page Fourth Grade Social Studies Content Standards Addressed: The student will understand the principles and processes of governance systems. Teaching Tips: The students should have been introduced to the concept of democracy prior to the lesson. The students should record their responses in their journals prior to class discussion. Back Forward

Bobbie and her team members can’t decide which dance tape to purchase with the prize money they won. How could they solve their problem in a democratic way? _________________________________________ ___________________________ Back Click to see a sample response.

A sample response is…. Bobbie and her team members could vote on a dance tape. Whichever tape gets the most votes is the one they will buy. BackForward

Your parents are concerned about the increased traffic on your street. They would like to have a streetlight installed to replace the stop sign so that the area is safer. What could they do to solve their problem? __________________________________

Your parents could….. Get the neighbors to sign a petition Go to the city council meeting to make a request. Contact the mayor’s office Discuss any other answers you get.