Common Core: Social Studies: Functions of Government

These task cards can be used whole group, small group, with partners, or even individually! They are user friendly, and your students will love them. I use them in my classroom as assessments as well as review material for standardized testing.

Included in your download is:
--24 task cards
--student recording sheet
--answer key

This will help your students prepare for state testing by reviewing these important skills!!

Common Core Standards addressed:
-SS4CG1 The student will describe the meaning of Natural rights as found in the Declaration of Independence (the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness). "We the people" from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution as a reflection of consent of the governed or popular sovereignty. The federal system of government in the U.S.

-SS4CG3 The student will describe the functions of government. Explain the process for making and enforcing laws.Explain managing conflicts and protecting rights.Describe providing for the defense of the nation.Explain limiting the power of people in authority.Explain the fiscal responsibility

Common Assessment:
Functions of Government Common Assessment

4th Grade Social Studies Task Cards:
Maps and Globes
Geography
Functions of Government
Native Americans
Explorers
Colonization
The New Nation
Westward Expansion
Economic Concepts
Democratic Principles
Personal Economic Decisions
War of 1812
Branches of Government
Causes of the American Revolution
American Revolution
Physical and Human Systems
Declaration of Independence
Abolitionist and Suffrage Movement
Physical and Human Systems
Bill of Rights
Positive Character Traits

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