Lesson Plan

Week of: Aug 12-16

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American Govt

Monday

Standard(s):SSCG16 (a)  Describe how and why citizens are required by law to pay taxes, serve on a jury, and register for military duty.

SSCG16 (b). Describe how citizens voluntarily and responsibly participate in the political process by voting, performing public service, being informed about current issues, and respecting differing opinions.

LT:I will describe how and why citizens are required by law to pay taxes, serve on a jury, and register for military  

I will describe how citizens voluntarily and responsibly participate in the political process by voting, performing public service, being informed about current issues, and respecting differing opinions.

SC:  I can define citizen

• I can define tax

• I can define jury

• I can explain how to register for military service (selective service)

• I can define and explain civic engagement/ involvement 

• I can identify examples of civic responsibility 

Lesson/Activity: Citizenship Graphic Organizer 

Citizenship Test

Resources: Socrative website

Tuesday

Standard(s):SSCG16 (c).  Explain the meaning and history of the Pledge of Allegiance.

LT:I will explain the meaning and history of the Pledge of Allegiance

SC: I can define Allegiance

Lesson/Activity: Pledge Graphic Organizer/ Illustrate “Perfect Citizen”

Resources: Pledge Notes

Wednesday

Standard(s):SSCG3 (c). Explain the fundamental principles of the United States Constitution, including limited government, the rule of law, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, and popular sovereignty

LT: I will explain the fundamental principles of the United States Constitution, including limited government, the rule of law, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, and popular sovereignty. 

SC:I can identify the 6 fundamental principles of the United States Constitution 

• I can explain the principle of limited government as it states that no government is all powerful and has to operate under the consent of the governed

• I can explain the principle of rule of law as it states that no person or government is above the law 

• I can explain the principle of federalism as it states that it is the method of distributing power amongst national and regional governments 

• I can explain the principle of separation of powers as it states that each of the three branches of government have separate powers and responsibilities 

• I can explain the principle of checks and balances as it is a system that ensures that powers are not abused 

• I can explain the principle of popular sovereignty as it states that people are sovereign and have all the power  

Lesson/Activity: Principles of  Govt Graphic Organizers

Separation of Powers Activity or “Principles in the News”

Resources: newspapers/chromebooks

Thursday

Standard(s):SSCG4 (a).Describe the structure, powers, and limitations of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, as described in the Constitution.

SSCG4 (b). Analyze the relationship between the three branches in a system of checks and balances and separation of powers.

LT: I will analyze the relationship between the three branches in a system of checks and balances and separation of powers 

SC:  I can explain the principle of separation of powers as it states that each of the three branches of government have separate powers and responsibilities 

I can explain the principle of checks and balances as it is a system that ensures that powers are not 

Lesson/Activity: 3 Branches/Limits on Branches Notes  Checks and Balances Activity (from Magic School AI 

Review

Resources: Magic School AI

Friday

Standard(s): SSCG16; SSCG3c; SSCG4a&b

LT: All of Above

SC: All of Above

Lesson/Activity: Assessment over “mini unit” foundations of govt

Resources: all of above