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5.7 Deliberation and Decision‑Making Worksheet

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This Grade 5 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 5.7 Deliberation and Decision‑Making. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Deliberation and Decision‑Making - Which example shows the correct application of deliberation and decision‑making? (C3 D2.Civ.9.3–5; CCSS SL.5.1)

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Grade 5

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Social Studies

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

The classroom technology team needs to decide which app to buy a license for. The options are a typing program, a math practice tool, or a drawing program. The license is for one year and costs the entire budget. Jasper, Samir, or Zoe are preparing a recommendation. They need a process that includes input, checks facts, and shows clear reasons.

Which option shows the most complete deliberation and decision-making for this civic problem?

ASamir suggests: "They run a structured meeting (agenda, time limits, respectful rules), gather public input, revise the proposal based on feedback, and then make a final decision with an explanation."

BZoe says: "They collect opinions but refuse to consider people who disagree, then choose a typing program by simple popularity."

CZoe says: "They read one article and decide on a math practice tool without checking if the information is reliable or complete."

DZoe says: "They follow meeting rules but ignore how a drawing program could unfairly harm a smaller group."

Solution & Explanation:For this decision about The classroom technology team needs to decide which app to buy a license for. The options..., option A shows strong deliberation because it uses reasons, fairness, and a clear decision process. The other options rush the choice, ignore evidence, or leave out affected people.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

The school library committee needs to decide how to spend a $500 donation. The options are new graphic novels, more nonfiction books, or comfortable chairs. They must choose one main purchase this semester. Lucas, Valeria, or Amina are chairing the group. They must consider evidence, fairness, and how the decision affects different people.

Which choice best matches a strong deliberative process (evidence, fairness, and clear reasons)?

AAmina says: "They collect opinions but refuse to consider people who disagree, then choose new graphic novels by simple popularity."

BValeria suggests: "They create decision criteria, test each option against the criteria, check for unintended unfair effects, and choose the option that best protects everyone’s rights and needs."

CLucas says: "They read one article and decide on more nonfiction books without checking if the information is reliable or complete."

DLucas says: "They follow meeting rules but ignore how comfortable chairs could unfairly harm a smaller group."

Solution & Explanation:For this decision about The school library committee needs to decide how to spend a $500 donation. The options..., option B shows strong deliberation because it weighs trade-offs and uses clear criteria. The other options rush the choice, ignore evidence, or leave out affected people.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

The PE teachers and students needs to pick one piece of equipment to buy. The options are jump ropes, basketballs, or frisbees. The budget covers only one type of equipment. Kofi, Lena, or Ari are running a public-style meeting. People have strong opinions, and the decision must be explained with reasons.

Which option shows the best civic decision-making with stakeholders and trade-offs?

AAri says: "They collect opinions but refuse to consider people who disagree, then choose jump ropes by simple popularity."

BAri says: "They read one article and decide on basketballs without checking if the information is reliable or complete."

CKofi says: "They follow meeting rules but ignore how frisbees could unfairly harm a smaller group."

DLena suggests: "They collect evidence from more than one reliable source, summarize both sides fairly, look for a compromise, and then vote only after everyone has had a turn to speak."

Solution & Explanation:For this decision about The PE teachers and students needs to pick one piece of equipment to buy. The options are..., option D shows strong deliberation because it checks evidence instead of relying on guesses, popularity, or one-sided information. The other options rush the choice, ignore evidence, or leave out affected people.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 5 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard CIV.5.7 (Students practice deliberation and decision-making in Grade 5 social studies.).