Fourth graders learn how government works close to home — the local governments led by mayors that run schools and parks, and the state governments led by governors — and how they serve the community.
Students will be able to…
Who makes sure your school runs, your streets are safe, and your parks stay open? It’s not the President — it’s your local and state governments. What do they do?
Project each item and have students answer about local and state government. The tool explains mayors, governors, and services.
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Who keeps your school running and your parks open — the President?
Students investigate.
Students analyze.
Students share.
Students conclude.
Aligned to the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards (Grade 4 / Communities & Geography).
Explain the roles of local and state government.
Explain how government provides services.
Explain how leaders are chosen.
Use reasoning to take informed action.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students find out who their mayor and governor are, and one thing each is responsible for. A printable local-government sheet is in the Social Studies library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.