Our Government is Branching Out

In this lesson plan, students will be introduced to how the U.S. structures its government into three branches and what each branch’s basic functions are.
Resource ID#: 205013 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: executive branch, judicial branch, legislative branch, Supreme Court, government structure, functions of government, checks and balances, separation of powers, civics, lesson plan, three branches, U.S. Constitution, articles, Congress, president
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades K-5

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