4-Social-Studies-Sept

== Grade: Fourth Grade==


 * 1) Government
 * 2) Class Rules
 * 3) Purposes of Government

Theme/Content Skills\

 * Civic Values
 * Citizenship and Civic Life
 * Government


 * 1) Government
 * Basic democratic values (Taken from: National Standards for Civics and Government)
 * The fundamental values of American democracy include an understanding of the following concepts: individual rights to life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness; the public or common good; justice; equality of opportunity; diversity; truth; and patriotism.
 * The fundamental values and principles of American demcocracy are expressed in the Declaration of Independence, Preamble to the United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, Pledge of Allegiance, speeches, songs, and stories.

2. Purposes of Government
 * The basic purposes of government in the United States are to protect the individual rights of individuals and to promote the common good. (Taken from: National Standards for Civics and Government)

Holidays

 * September 11th
 * Columbus Day


 * Students will create a set of class rules with the teachers