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Stephanie Goodrich, social studies teacher at Alexandria (Louisiana) Middle Magnet School for Math and Science, submitted this lesson, which offers a fun way to review the responsibilities of the three branches of government.
Objectives
Students will
Keywords
government, branches, executive, judicial, legislative, legislature, civics
Lesson Plan
After teaching students about the three branches of government, hand out three sheets of colored paper -- one sheet each of red, white, and blue paper. Students write Legislative branch on the red sheet, Executive branch on the white sheet, and Judicial branch on the blue sheet. Then ask a series of questions; the answer to each question is one of the three branches of government. Ask the question, give students a moment to think, and then ask them to respond by holding up the card that applies to the question.
Sample Questions:
The first time or two you do this activity, students might need their notes; but, before long, their responses become automatic. You might even give students the assignment to write their own questions to pose to the class.
Adapting the Activity
This activity can be adapted for many purposes throughout the year; for example, it might also be used when reviewing differences between the Union and Confederacy. Students are always actively involved in the lesson, and they often do better on tests given after such reviews.
Assessment
On a final test of the responsibilities of the three branches of government, students will correctly answer 80 percent of the questions.Lesson Plan Source
A+ Lessons from Alexandria Middle Magnet SchoolSubmitted By
Stephanie Goodrich, social studies teacher at Alexandria (Louisiana) Middle Magnet School for Math and Science
National Standards
SOCIAL SCIENCES: Civics
GRADES 5 - 8
NSS-C.5-8.1 Civic Life, Politics, and Government
NSS-C.5-8.3 Principles of Democracy
GRADES 9 - 12
NSS-C.9-12.1 Civic Life, Politics, and Government
NSS-C.9-12.3 Principles of Democracy
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