The Red, White and Blue
Essential Question: Why are three branches of Government necessary? Unit Question: What are the purposes for the three branches of government. Why are the three branches important for our government. Content Question: What are the three branches of government? What are the three branches of government functions?
Visuals Hand on Activities Writing Inquiry Collaboration Rigor
Ben's Guide to US Government Ben's Guide to US Government
Students will list the essential details of the three branches of government by making a tree. On each limb students will identify the three branches of government using websites in groups of three. Students will make a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the three branches of government using textbooks and websites in groups of three.
Students will illustrate the big idea of the three branches of government using articles to create a poster in groups of two. Students will evaluate the rules of the three branches of government using textbooks to create a model in groups of three.
School House Rock Internet Video: School House Rock School House Rock
Who is the head of the executive branch of state government? A. PresidentB. Governor C. Judge What is the job of the executive branch of government? A. To make the laws B. To interpret the laws C. To carry out the laws
Which of the following is a duty of the EXECUTIVE branch of state government? A. To approve or veto bills B. To decide if a law goes against the Constitution C. To write bills to become laws How are the officials chosen who help the governor run the executive branch? A. ElectedB. Chosen by the Senate C. Chosen by the governor
Gauging student needs Flash Card Game Puzzle Board exercise Encouraging self-direction: Peer sharing of ideas Computer research Monitoring progress Worksheets Oral assessments Checking for Understanding Small group quiz-
Executive Judicial Legislative
Executive JudicialLegislative
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