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Grade 4social-studiesStudents evaluate compromises for a public problem using stated goals and tradeoffs.

Finding a Fair Compromise

Practice civic compromise with 10 problems, an answer key, and a printable PDF for Grade 4.

10 problems · Standards: D2.Civ.9.3-5 · Difficulty: medium

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Grade: Grade 4
Subject: social-studies
Topic: Students evaluate compromises for a public problem using stated goals and tradeoffs.
Pages: 3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 15 min

1. The fourth graders want a longer recess. The teachers want more time for reading lessons. The compromise: Add 5 minutes to recess and 5 minutes to reading time. Does this compromise help both sides?
2. Some students want to play soccer at recess. Others want to play kickball. The compromise: Play soccer on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and play kickball on Tuesday and Thursday. Does this compromise help both sides?
3. The library club wants quiet time for reading. The art club wants to meet in the library to work on projects. The compromise: The art club meets in the library but must work quietly and clean up after. Does this compromise help both sides?
4. Parents want a shorter school festival because it ends too late. Students want all the activities to stay. The compromise: Keep all activities but start the festival two hours earlier. Does this compromise help both sides?
5. Dog owners want a park where dogs can run free. Families with young children want a safe place without loose dogs. The compromise: Create one fenced area for dogs and keep the rest of the park dog-free. Does this compromise help both sides?
6. Bikers want a bike path through the town park. Walkers say bikes go too fast and are dangerous on the paths. The compromise: Paint a speed limit sign on the path telling bikers to go slowly. Does this compromise help both sides?

Showing 6 of 10 problems. The free PDF includes every problem plus the full answer key.

The free PDF includes all 3 pages — every problem plus the full answer key.

10 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: D2.Civ.9.3-5
Skill: Students evaluate compromises for a public problem using stated goals and tradeoffs.
Suggested use: classwork, homework, or sub plans

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