The Constitution and the Powers of the Legislative Branch

In this lesson plan, students will develop an understanding of the implied, express, enumerated, concurrent, and reserved powers of Congress. Students will spend time analyzing parts of the U.S. Constitution in order to identify the powers of Congress, where they came from, and the impact structural decisions had on the practice of Congressional power.
Resource ID#: 200031 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 90 Minute(s)
Keywords: Congress, House of Representatives, Senate, implied powers, expressed powers, enumerated powers, reserved powers, Constitution, concurrent powers, civics, lesson plan
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Civics Original teacher resources - Grades 6-12

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