Early Humans Government Calisthenics: SWBAT define government and explain the difference between an informal government and a formal government. What was the religion of early humans? What did the early humans draw in the caves

What is government? Government: The leadership in a society.

Early Human Government Why do we need government? How does government help us? What would life be like without government?

2 Types of Government Formal Government Informal Government Formal governments govern countries, cities, and states.  Formal governments are larger Informal government govern over families and small groups.  Informal governments are smaller

Informal or Formal?

Informal or Formal?

Informal or Formal?

Informal or Formal?

Early Humans had informal governments. Check yourself: What does informal mean?

Power Conferences Power Conferences! Take 60 seconds, discuss with a partner, and write your answer down. These will be turned in!

Question #1 Why do you think early humans had informal governments instead of formal?

Question #2 Who do you think ruled the informal governments of Early Humans? Men or women? Adults or children?

Question #3 Do you think the government leaders had a high status in society, or a low status? (Were they respected?)

Question #4 Why were agricultural communities more formal than early hunting and gathering communities?

Development of Government Formal Informal Hunters and Gatherers Agricultural Communities Creation of Cities Becoming more formal….

Check Point! Why were agricultural communities more formal than early hunting and gathering communities?

How did the Agricultural Revolution create a more formal government? Increased Population Need for leadership

Your Turn Draw a picture of the 3 main purposes of government! Opinion question; by yourself come up with what you believe to be the 3 main purposes of a government Example: to protect; make laws

Compare & Contrast

Independent Practice Why did government become more formalized after the Agricultural Revolution? Do you think we need government? Why or Why not?