Indiana Social Studies 4.C.2

Social Studies4th GradeCivics and Government

The Standard

Describe individual rights, such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion, which people have under Article I of Indiana’s Constitution.

2026 Indiana Academic Standards: K-12 Social Studies

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students identify rights protected by Indiana’s constitution, including speaking their opinions and making choices about religion. They explain each right using an everyday example.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student can explain why a resident may write a letter criticizing a town rule. They can also explain why a person may choose whether to attend religious services.
Common Misconceptions: Students may think free speech lets them interrupt class without consequences. They may think religious freedom protects only people who belong to a religion.
How to Assess It: Give students two cases: a resident writes a letter criticizing a town rule, and another chooses not to attend religious services. Ask them to name the right in each case and explain what it allows.

Lesson moves

Give pairs cards showing letters, public comments, and worship choices; have them sort each card by the right it shows.
Ask students to write two sentences explaining how a resident could disagree with a town rule.
Play a matching game with short situations on one set of cards and rights on another.
Show a sample letter to a town council and ask students which right lets the writer share an opinion.

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