Errors in Code: The Three Branches of US Government - Part 1

Students will research the three branches of government and analyze the importance of each branch’s responsibility. Students will also complete an unplugged evaluation of the logical flow of a step-by-step Scratch program by cutting up and rearranging printed code. This is the first lesson in a three-part integrated civics and computer science mini-unit.
Resource ID#: 208945 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office, Free account required
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: coding, debug, debugging, government, local government, state government, national government, government power, government responsibility, civics, lesson plan, integrated, computer science, civics, lesson plan, block coding, collaboration, Congress, executive, legislative, judicial, separation of powers, checks and balances, president, veto, Constitution, branches of government, Supreme Court, Senate, House of Representatives, civics, lesson plan
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Instructional Technique,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Demonstration, Structured Inquiry (Level 2), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Computer Science Integrated Civics

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