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   View Standards     Standard(s): [SS2010] LWT2 (2) 1 :
1 ) Relate principles of American democracy to the founding of the nation.

•  Identifying reasons for the settlement of the thirteen colonies
•  Recognizing basic principles of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, the establishment of the three branches of government, and the Emancipation Proclamation
•  Demonstrating the voting process, including roles of major political parties
•  Utilizing school and classroom rules to reinforce democratic values
Subject: Social Studies (2)
Title: Branches of the Government Part 2 of 3: Legislative Branch
Description:

This learning activity introduces students to the Legislative Branch of the Government. The students will use Ducksters.com to locate the Legislative Branch of Government article and read or listen to it with a partner. After this activity, students will be able to recognize the basic principles established in the Legislative Branch of Government. In closing, students will design a poster with a minimum of 3 facts about the Legislative Branch of Government.  

This activity results from the ALEX Resource Development Summit.



   View Standards     Standard(s): [SS2010] LWT2 (2) 1 :
1 ) Relate principles of American democracy to the founding of the nation.

•  Identifying reasons for the settlement of the thirteen colonies
•  Recognizing basic principles of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, the establishment of the three branches of government, and the Emancipation Proclamation
•  Demonstrating the voting process, including roles of major political parties
•  Utilizing school and classroom rules to reinforce democratic values
Subject: Social Studies (2)
Title: Branches of the Government Part 1 of 3: Judicial Branch
Description:

This learning activity introduces students to the Judicial Branch of the Government.  After the activity, students will be able to recognize the basic principles established in the Judicial Branch of Government. In closing, students will design a poster with a minimum of 3 facts about the Judicial Branch of Government.

This activity results from the ALEX Resource Development Summit.



   View Standards     Standard(s): [SS2010] LWT2 (2) 1 :
1 ) Relate principles of American democracy to the founding of the nation.

•  Identifying reasons for the settlement of the thirteen colonies
•  Recognizing basic principles of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, the establishment of the three branches of government, and the Emancipation Proclamation
•  Demonstrating the voting process, including roles of major political parties
•  Utilizing school and classroom rules to reinforce democratic values
Subject: Social Studies (2)
Title: Branches of the Government Part 3 of 3: Executive Branch
Description:

This learning activity introduces students to the Executive Branch of the Government. The students will use Ducksters.com to locate the Executive Branch of Government article and read or listen to it with a partner. After this activity, students will be able to recognize the basic principles established in the Executive Branch of Government. In closing, students will design a poster with a minimum of 3 facts about the Executive Branch of Government.

This activity results from the ALEX Resource Development Summit.



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