Democracy in Our Daily Lives
Understanding Freedom, Equality, and Justice Grades 3-5 30 Minutes
What is Democracy?
A system where people have a voice Everyone gets to participate Decisions are made together
The Three Pillars of Democracy
Freedom - The right to make choices Equality - Everyone is treated fairly Justice - Doing what is right
Freedom in Your Life
{"left":"Choosing what book to read\nPicking your favorite hobby\nExpressing your opinions","right":"Choosing what clothes to wear\nDeciding what games to play\nSpeaking up when something bothers you"}
Equality in Action
Think-Pair-Share Activity How do we treat everyone fairly at school? Share examples with a partner Discuss as a class
Justice: Doing What's Right
Following classroom rules Standing up for others Taking responsibility for mistakes Helping solve problems fairly
Democracy in Our Classroom
Group Activity: Design Our Classroom Constitution Work in teams of 4-5 students Create 3-5 rules for our classroom democracy Present your ideas to the class
Remember This
Democracy means everyone has a voice, everyone is treated fairly, and we work together to do what's right.