Three Branches of Government Lesson Plan Grade level and subject: 6 th Grade – Social Studies Standards/Framework (Common Core): C.4.6.1 Themes/Series of Lessons: N/A Time: 1 day 50 minute lesson What do the students already know? Students should already know the names of the three branches but will learn their responsibilities and role in the U.S. Government. Objective: Students will demonstrate their understanding of the concept of the three branches of government and the responsibilities of each branch. Materials: Paper Pencils or pens Handouts highlighting each branch of the government (Inspiration Map) Smart board 3 worksheets on branches of the U.S. Government Quiz Procedure: 1) Teacher will pass out a handout highlighting the branches of government and discuss each. 2) Teacher will incorporate Inspiration on the smart board to show additional information in an interactive way to help students gain an understanding of the structure of the U.S. Government. 3) Teacher will have a student pass out 3 worksheets for practice to master understanding and have students break out into groups of 3. 4) Teacher will have students take a quiz briefly at the next class period before starting new lesson. Assessment: At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to successfully complete a quiz on the 3 branches of government passing with a 70% or better and will complete three worksheets for a grade as well. A Brief Description of Lesson: I will begin the lesson by passing out a handout of what will be shown on the smart board to help students follow along and use as a study aid for the quiz. Next I will discuss each branch and examples within our government to increase understanding. Then I will have a student pass out three worksheets
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Three Branches of Government Lesson Plan
Grade level and subject: 6th
Grade – Social Studies
Standards/Framework (Common Core):
C.4.6.1
Themes/Series of Lessons: N/A
Time: 1 day 50 minute lesson
What do the students already know?
Students should already know the names of
the three branches but will learn their
responsibilities and role in the U.S.
Government.
Objective: Students will demonstrate their
understanding of the concept of the three
branches of government and the
responsibilities of each branch.
Materials:
Paper
Pencils or pens
Handouts highlighting each branch of the government (Inspiration Map)
Smart board
3 worksheets on branches of the U.S. Government
Quiz
Procedure:
1) Teacher will pass out a handout highlighting the branches of government and discuss each.
2) Teacher will incorporate Inspiration on the smart board to show additional information in an
interactive way to help students gain an understanding of the structure of the U.S. Government.
3) Teacher will have a student pass out 3 worksheets for practice to master understanding and have
students break out into groups of 3.
4) Teacher will have students take a quiz briefly at the next class period before starting new lesson.
Assessment:
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to successfully complete a quiz on the 3 branches of
government passing with a 70% or better and will complete three worksheets for a grade as well.
A Brief Description of Lesson:
I will begin the lesson by passing out a handout of what will be shown on the smart board to help
students follow along and use as a study aid for the quiz. Next I will discuss each branch and examples
within our government to increase understanding. Then I will have a student pass out three worksheets
to work on in a group setting in groups of three. I will have the students turn in the worksheets for a
grade and have them use the notes handout to study for the quiz at the beginning of the next class
period to have the students show what they have learned.
Branches of Government Quiz
Read each question carefully and then circle the correct answer or write in the letter. When your
finished, please turn in up front and find a book to read or something quiet until everyone is finished.
1) _____ Which part of the government decides whether the laws are fair?
a) Executive Branch
b) Judicial Branch
c) Legislative Branch
d) None of the above
2) _____ Which part of the government includes the Senate?
a) Executive Branch
b) Judicial Branch
c) Legislative Branch
d) None of the above
3) _____ The President is the leader of which branch?
a) Executive Branch
b) Judicial Branch
c) Legislative Branch
d) None of the above
4) _____ Which branch of Government makes the laws?
a) Executive Branch
b) Judicial Branch
c) Legislative Branch
d) None of the above
5) _____ Which branch includes the Supreme Court?
a) Executive Branch
b) Judicial Branch
c) Legislative Branch
d) None of the above
6) _____ Which branch SUGGESTS laws?
a) Executive Branch
b) Judicial Branch
c) Legislative Branch
d) None of the above
7) _____ How does the President get his job?
a) The Legislative Branch picks him.
b) He is elected by the Electoral College.
c) He is chosen by the judges.
d) None of the above
8) _____ Which branch is made up of two groups called houses?
a) Executive Branch
b) Judicial Branch
c) Legislative Branch
d) None of the above
9) _____ How do the Supreme Court Judges get their jobs?
a) The voters elect them.
b) The Legislative Branch chooses them.
c) They are chosen by the President.
d) None of the above
10) _____ Which branch decides how much people should pay in taxes and what to do with the tax
money?
a) Executive Branch
b) Judicial Branch
c) Legislative Branch
d) None of the above
11) _____ Who is the leader of the state government?
a) Mayor
b) Governor
c) President
d) None of the above
12) _____ Which group(s) make up the Legislative Branch?
a) Senate
b) Judges
c) House of Representatives
d) Senate AND House of Representatives
e) All of the above
13) _____ How do members of the Legislative Branch get their jobs?
a) The people elect them.
b) The President chooses them.
c) The judges pick them.
d) None of the above
14) _____ Who is the leader of the country?
a) Senate
b) President
c) Judges
d) None of the above
15) _____ Who is the President as of September 1st, 2013?
