The Democracy Project: How Does Government Affect Me

Grade Levels

4th Grade

Course, Subject

Civics and Government

Related Academic Standards

5.1.3.A 5.1.3.A

Explain the purposes of rules, laws, and consequences.

5.1.5.B 5.1.5.B

Describe the basic purposes of government in the classroom, school, community, state, and nation.

5.3.3.B 5.3.3.B

Identify how laws are made in the local community.

5.3.3.C 5.3.3.C

Identify services performed by the local governments.

5.3.3.E 5.3.3.E

Explain the purpose for elections.

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Web-based Resource

Access this resource at: http://pbskids.org/democracy/mygovt/

Description

This site provides information about how government affects such things as our schools, fire department, housing, hospitals, parks, libraries in terms of receiving funds to allow them to function. There is also a section of "The Capitol" which gives information about The Constitution, the three branches of government and how the system works.

Content Provider

PBS Kids

Submitted By

Patricia Parkinson, Educator
Technology in Education Mentor Project (TEMP)
Niagara Falls City School

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