Social Studies - 4th Grade
Lesson Plans

Standard 3

Students will understand the roles of civic life, politics, and government in the lives of Utah citizens.

Objective 1

Describe the responsibilities and rights of individuals in a representative government as well as in the school and community.

• Angel Island
  Students will learn about the importance and impact of immigration to the building of the United States of America.
• Japanese Internment
  Students will learn how various environmental and cultural changes impacted the treatment of Japanese Americans in Utah.
• Voting to Make Your Voice Heard
  

  Students will understand the rights and responsibilities of voting in local, state, and national elections.

  Essential questions:

  1. What are the roles of elected officials in our state government?
  2. Why is it important for citizens to vote?

  Enduring understanding:
  Students will be able to identify the roles of elected officials in Utah and explain the importance of voting as a citizen of our state.

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