"Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force.
Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.”
George Washington
ENRICHMENT
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This module will help you understand how the government of the United States operates today.
STEP 1: Go to www.icivics.org and click “Play.”
STEP 2: Choose 3 of the games shown below. If you would like to register an account, you may. If not, click “No Thanks.”
Do I Have a Right?
TAKEAWAY: What was the most important thing you learned about our government by playing this game? Answer in only one sentence!
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Branches of Power
TAKEAWAY: What was the most important thing you learned about our government by playing this game? Answer in only one sentence!
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Supreme Decision
TAKEAWAY: What was the most important thing you learned about our government by playing this game? Answer in only one sentence!
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Activate
TAKEAWAY: What was the most important thing you learned about our government by playing this game? Answer in only one sentence!
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Argument Wars
TAKEAWAY: What was the most important thing you learned about our government by playing this game? Answer in only one sentence!
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Bill of Rights Edition
TAKEAWAY: What was the most important thing you learned about our government by playing this game? Answer in only one sentence!
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Cast Your Vote
TAKEAWAY: What was the most important thing you learned about our government by playing this game? Answer in only one sentence!
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Counties Work
TAKEAWAY: What was the most important thing you learned about our government by playing this game? Answer in only one sentence!
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STEP 3: See if you can pass the test for U.S. citizenship (You need to get 58 questions or more correct to pass): https://goo.gl/KjBRsM
STEP 4: If you have finished all of the games listed above, you may attempt the Hexagon Challenge at http://hexagon.eteaching101.com. You may also explore the Adventures in American History Web site at: http://america.eteaching101.com or Google Earth.
For more information about the formation of American government visit: government.eteaching101.com
Twitter & Instagram: @eteaching101