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Curricular Area: Social Studies
Grade Level: 4 th
Overview: Students research facts about the lottery then decide their opinion on the issue. They will then be responsible for emailing a state representative to voice their opinion about this issue. Each student will then present an informative presentation to the class about their discoveries of the lottery.
Teacher Resources:
http://rdu.news14.com/content/state_government/?ArID=65036&SecID=128
http://www.lotterypost.com/news-107372.htm
http://www.lotterypost.com/news-108184.htm
http://www.technicianonline.com/story.php?id=011179
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/GIS/Representation/Who_Represents_Me/Who_Represents_Me.html
Standard Course of Study Objectives:
Grade 4: Social Studies Competency Goal 6: The learner will evaluate how North Carolinians apply basic economic principles within the community, state and nation.
Grade 4: English Language Development Standards: Competency Goal 2: Speaking- The learner will communicate in appropriate spoken English in a variety of personal, social and academic contexts.
Competency Goal 4: Writing
Grade 4: Computer and Technology Skills