Final Project and Test
Now it's time to show what you know and understand about the three branches of the United States government. Now that you have had a chance to read, research and watch videos about the three branches of government, how would you answer the questions below?
How do the decisions of the branches of government affect my life?
Can the decisions of the branches of government affect people differently? If so, explain.
How can I have an impact on the decisions made by the branches of government?
Why is the power of the government divided between the three branches?
To show what understandings you have undercovered about the three branches of government, you will create a project. Some ideas for projects are:
*brochure rubric
*create a skit rubric
*create a song rubric
*PowerPoint rubric
*Puppet show rubric
*come up with own activity-subject to teacher approval
Make sure to go back to the research page to help you complete your project.
Ticket Out the Door: You will be given a ticket out the door. Please answer the question on your ticket and put it in the basket before you leave for the day. We will discuss the answers to the questions during our morning meeting.
Review activities:
1. The projects will be presented as part of the review for the test.
2. The class will be divided into two teams. The game at the website http://www.texaslre.org/branches_game.html will be posted on the promethean board. Teams will take turns placing the "leaves" under the correct branch of government.
3. Watch the Schoolhouse Rock video again to review the three branches of government.
http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=7b849d6f013ba46489d6
You have worked so hard to learn about the three branches of the United States government. You will take a test tomorrow to show all the new knowledge you have gained while being T.G.I.'s.
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