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3 Branches of Government Unit Guide
The teacher will fill in the points on this sheet as you earn them. Do NOT lose this sheet! You will turn this in with all your work at the end of the unit for a grade.
Summary of Points for Unit
C Layer points earned _______/325
B Layer points earned _______/ 50
or
A Layer points earned _______/100
Total Points for Unit _______/ 425
C Layer
Maximum points allowed from this section = 3 25
REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS : Dates are subject to change. Mark these dates in your planner. You are responsible for completing these items even if you aren’t reminded to do them!
_____ Notebook Check _____ Quiz 2.3 _____ Quiz 2.4
Due on __________ Due on __________ Due on __________
_____ Flashcards _____ Names and Numbers Quiz
Due on __________ Due on __________
DAY 1: Lesson 2.3.1 I’m Just a Bill…
DATE:
Learning Goals: 1. Discuss both the expressed…
In class, complete the following:
_____ Journal
_____ Lecture Notes
For homework, choose one of the following:
_____ Create an illustrated poster that shows the steps in the law-making process.
_____ Write an illustrated story, appropriate for 5th graders, that teaches the steps in the law-making process.
DAY 2 : Lesson 2.3.1 Necessary and Proper
DATE:
Learning Goals: 1. … and the implied powers of Congress.
In class, complete the following:
_____ Journal ( Use the chart illustrating the Disposition of Public Bills Passed by the 104 th Congress to answer the
following questions.)
_____ Lecture Notes
_____ Class Activity ( Expressed, Implied, or Denied )
DAY 3 : Lesson 2.3.2 The House of Representatives
DATE:
Learning Goals: 1. List the qualifications and terms of office for members of the House of Representatives.
2. Describe the apportionment process.
In class, complete the following:
_____ Journal (Use the chart illustrating the States with the Greatest Number of Congressional Representatives to
answer the following questions.)
_____ Lecture Notes
_____ Class Activity (Gerrymandering)
For homework, complete the following:
_____ Political Cartoon Activity
DAY 4 : Lesson 2.3.3-5 The Senate
DATE:
Learning Goals: 1. List the qualifications and terms of office for members of the Senate.
2. Describe the salary, benefits, and privileges that members of Congress receive.
3. Identify the three types of Congressional sessions.
In class, complete the following:
_____ Journal (House of Representative flashcards)
_____ Lecture Notes
For homework, complete the following:
_____ Chapter 2.3 Guided Reading
_____ Study for Quiz 2.3
DAY 5 : Quiz and Work Day
DATE:
Learning Goals:
In class, complete the following:
_____ Quiz 2.3
_____ Work on A or B Layer project
DAY 6 : Lesson 2.4.1-3 The President and the Vice President
DATE:
Learning Goals: 1. Describe the qualifications and terms of office for the president.
2. Describe the qualifications and terms of office for the vice president.
3. Describe the constitutional provisions for presidential succession.
In class, complete the following:
_____ Journal (Senate flashcards)
_____ Lecture Notes
_____ Class Activity (Reading Skill s worksheet— Woodrow and Edith Wilson)
For homework, choose one of the following:
_____ Create a Help Wanted Ad for the position of President of the United States. Instructions can be found in the
Class Notebook or can be printed from the Class Website.
_____ Write a journal entry titled, “A Day in the Life of President…” Instructions can be found in the
Class Notebook or can be printed from the Class Website.
DAY 7 : Lesson 2.4.1-3 The Great American History Quiz
DATE:
Learning Goals:
In class, complete the following:
_____ Journal (Use the chart illustrating Vice Presidents Who Became Presidents of the United States to answer
the following questions.)
_____ Class Activity ( The Great American History Quiz )
For homework, choose one of the following:
_____ Read the arguments for and against allowing naturalized citizens run for president on p.?? of your text, then
complete a Proof/Thesis chart on the subject.
_____ Complete the “Can a President Be Too Strong?” reading, then answer the questions that follow.
DAY 8 : Lesson 2.4.4 The Buck Stops Here
DATE:
Learning Goals: 1. Des cribe the president’s responsibilities as Chief Executive.
2. Identify two powers given to the President as Chief Diplomat.
3. Compare the military responsibilities of the president and Congress.
In class, complete the following:
_____ Journal ( President flashcards)
_____ Lecture Notes
For homework, complete the following:
_____ Political Cartoon Activity
DAY 9 : Lesson 2.4.4 Dave
DATE:
Learning Goals:
In class, complete the following:
_____ Journal (Presidential Trivia)
_____ Class Activity ( Dave )
For EXTRA CREDIT, complete the following:
_____ Presidents Challenge worksheet
DAY 10: Lesson 2.4.4 Dave
DATE:
Learning Goals:
In class, complete the following:
_____ Journal (Give examples of the following constitutional concepts from the movie.)
_____ Class Activity ( Dave )
For homework, complete the following:
_____ Chapter 2.4 Guided Reading
_____ Study for Quiz 2.4
DAY 11: Quiz and Work Day
DATE:
Learning Goals:
In class, complete the following:
_____ Quiz 2.4
_____ Work on A or B Layer project
DAY 1 2 : Lesson 2.5.1-2 Oyez, Oyez, Oyez
DATE:
Learning Goals: 1. Explain how members of the Supreme Court are selected.
2. Discuss the impact of Marbury v. Madison on the power of the Supreme Court.
3. Discuss some of the more controversial decisions of the Supreme Court.
In class, complete the following:
_____ Journal (Read p.?? in your text, then explain
_____ Lecture Notes
For homework, complete the following:
_____ Interpreting the Constitution worksheet
DAY 1 3 : Lesson 2.5.3 Supreme Court Justices
DATE:
Learning Goals: 1. Explain how a president may try to influence the Court through the appointment of Supreme
Court justices.
In class, complete the following:
_____ Journal (Supreme Court flashcards)
_____ Class Activity ( Te rm Limits for the Supreme Court)
For homework, complete the following:
_____ Chapter 2.5 Guided Reading
_____ Study for Names and Number Quiz
DAY 1 4 : Quiz and Work Day
DATE:
Learning Goals:
In class, complete the following:
_____ Names and Numbers Quiz
_____ Work on A or B Layer Project
B Layer
50 points each: Choose only one . Be prepared to defend your work orally.
_____ Create an ABC Book that would be appropriate to use with 5th graders studying American government.
or
_____ Complete the “Don’t Know Much about American Government” activity.
A Layer
10 0 points each: Choose only one . Be prepared to defend your work orally.
_____ Complete the Constitutional Metaphor activity.
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