Wonders Unit 2 Week 3 Vocabulary

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What is a government?

Back

A government is a group of people who make laws and decisions for a community or country.

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What does it mean to estimate?

Back

To estimate means to make a guess about a number or amount.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is a decision?

Back

A decision is a choice made after thinking about different options.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does it mean to convince someone?

Back

To convince someone means to persuade them to believe or do something.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

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What is a candidate?

Back

A candidate is a person who is running for a position, like class president.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is the role of laws in a government?

Back

Laws help keep order and protect the rights of people in a community.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

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Why is estimating important?

Back

Estimating helps us make quick guesses when exact numbers are not needed.

Front

How do we make decisions?

Back

We make decisions by considering our options and choosing the best one.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What are some examples of decisions we make every day?

Back

Examples include what to eat for breakfast or what game to play.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

How can you convince someone to try something new?

Back

You can share reasons why it might be fun or beneficial.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D