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Branches of Government Jessica Marrow

Branches of Government Jessica Marrow. Content Area : Social Studies Grade Level : 4th Summary : The purpose of this instructional PowerPoint is for students to gain an understanding of the three branches of government to build a solid foundation for future applications.

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Branches of Government Jessica Marrow

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  1. Branches of Government Jessica Marrow

  2. Content Area: Social Studies • Grade Level: 4th • Summary: The purpose of this instructional PowerPoint is for students to gain an understanding of the three branches of government to build a solid foundation for future applications. • Learning Objective: Given facts and interactive activities pertaining to the branches of government, students will identify the roles and functions of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches with 100% accuracy. • Content Standard: 4.0: Governance establishes structures of power and authority in order to provide order and stability. Civic efficacy requires understanding rights and responsibilities, ethical behavior, and the role of citizens within their community, nation, and world. • Accomplishment:4.4.02e. Identify and explain the basic functions of the three branches of state government. • State Performance Indicator (SPI): 4.4.spi.1. Identify the 3 branches of federal and state governments.

  3. Videos • Watch this BrainPOP about the three branches of government. http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgovernmentandlaw/branchesofgovernment/ • You will need to take notes during the video. After the video you will participate in a Think-Pair-Share activity. • THINK about the roles of each branch while taking notes • PAIR with a partner and collaborate • SHARE your thoughts with the class • Be prepared to share your conclusions with the class.

  4. The Executive Branch Directs Military Makes Foreign Policy • Examine the following website to determine the roles of the Executive Branch and who makes up this branch. http://www.congressforkids.net/Executivebranch_president.htm • Discuss the individuals or groups that make up this branch. • Discuss the rolesof this branch. • Discuss factsabout this branch. Vetoes Bills Approves Bills Enforces Laws Appoints Federal Judges Elected Every 4 Years Cabinet Vice President President

  5. The Legislative Branch Has “Power of the Purse” • Examine the following website to determine the roles of the Legislative Branch and who makes up this branch. http://www.congressforkids.net/Legislativebranch_index.htm • Discuss the individuals or groups that make up this branch. • Discuss the rolesof this branch. • Discuss factsabout this branch. Impeach President Approve Presidential Appointments Overturns Vetoes Creates Bills Declares War Reject Presidential Appointments Congress Senate 100 Members House of Representatives 435 Members

  6. The Judicial Branch Determines Court Cases Interprets Laws • Examine the following website to determine the roles of the Judicial Branch and who makes up this branch. http://www.congressforkids.net/Judicialbranch_supremecourt.htm • Discuss the individuals or groups that make up this branch. • Discuss the rolesof this branch. • Discuss factsabout this branch. Appointed by President Decides if Laws are Unconstitutional Overturn other Judge Rulings. Settles Cases Between States Decides if Laws are Constitutional Supreme Court Eight Associate Justices Chief Justice

  7. Whole Group Practice • Go to the following website to access the interactive activity. http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/government/branches_government.htm • During this activity you should: • Self-assess your knowledge • Write your answer on a whiteboard • Hold up whiteboard when directed • Discuss answers when in disagreement

  8. Independent Practice What branch of government is responsible for deciding if laws are constitutional or unconstitutional? • Executive • Legislative • Judicial

  9. Correct! Good Job! Keep Going 

  10. Independent Practice The Executive Branch is responsible for which of the following tasks? • Directing the Military • Interpreting the Law • Approving Bills • Both A and C • All of the Above

  11. Correct! Good Job! Keep Going 

  12. Independent Practice The U.S. Congress is a bicameral legislature. The ________ is made up of 100 members, and the ________ is made up of 435 members. • House of Representatives; Senate • Supreme Court; House of Representatives • Senate; Supreme Court • Senate; House of Representatives

  13. Correct! Good Job! Keep Going 

  14. Independent Practice The Judicial Branch is made up of ________ justices? • 1 Chief Justice and 10 Associate Justices • 2 Chief Justices and 8 Associate Justices • 1 Chief Justice and 8 Associate Justices • 9 Associate Justices

  15. Correct! Good Job! Keep Going 

  16. Incorrect Answer Click Here to Try Again

  17. Team Review • Go to the following website to access an interactive jeopardy game. http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/teacher_lessons/3branches/3bgovt.htm • Split into 2 teams. Each team will be given 10 seconds to discuss the answer and take turns sending one member to the board to answer each question. Alternate between teams as directed in the activity. • After the activity is finished, each of you will write an exit ticket summarizing the roles and members of the 3 branches. • Executive • Legislative • Judicial

  18. Conclusion/Summary • In this lesson, students will have gained a solid foundation for understanding the three branches of government. Students will be able to identify and categorize the various rolesand responsibilities of the branches, as well as the individuals who make up each branch. Overall, students will have the background knowledge to apply to the following lesson pertaining to the checks and balances system used by our government.

  19. References • Brain POP • http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgovernmentandlaw/branchesofgovernment/ • Branch of Government Information • http://www.congressforkids.net/Executivebranch_president.htm • http://www.congressforkids.net/Legislativebranch_index.htm • http://www.congressforkids.net/Judicialbranch_supremecourt.htm • Interactive Learning Activities/Games • http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/government/branches_government.htm • http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/teacher_lessons/3branches/3bgovt.htm • Pictures from Google Images (http://images.google.com/) • Slide 1: http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-illustration-13166364-patriotic-background.php • Slide 2: http://pptgarden.blogspot.com/2011/07/july-4th-celebrate-powerpoint.html • Slide 4-6: http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photos-green-leaves-tree-branch-image9863808 • http://etechplace.org/clough/?tag=pages • Slide 7: http://pptgeeks.com/images/slidegeeks-ecommerce/560x420x1-media/3/law_and_order_law_powerpoint_template_1110_1.jpg • Slides 3-14: http://leightonphotography.photoshelter.com/image/I0000IWs1CfNPgIc • Slides 9,11,13,15: http://stjent.pinnaclecart.com/index.php?p=product&id=1182&parent=13&is_print_version=true • Slide 18: http://pptgeeks.com/images/slidegeeks-ecommerce/560x420x1-media/3/legal_aid_government_powerpoint_backgrounds_and_templates_1210_1.jpg • Standards from the Tennessee Department of Education • http://www.tn.gov/education/ci/ss/doc/SS_Grade_4.pdf

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