Common Core Standards:
Grade 8: U.S. Studies from 1492 to 1877: Exploration through Reconstruction
History Strand
Historical Thinking and Skills
1. Primary and secondary sources are used to examine events from multiple
perspectives and to present and defend a position.
Government Strand
Civic Participation and Skills
18. Participation in social and civic groups can lead to the attainment of individual
and public goals.
19. Informed citizens understand how media and communication technology
influence public opinion.
Roles and Systems of Government
20. The U.S. Constitution established a federal system of government, a
representative democracy and a framework with separation of powers and
checks and balances.
21. The U.S. Constitution protects citizens’ rights by limiting the powers of
government.
In this Google slideshow, I will be introducing key terms and providing student with information about the United States government, the powers of government, as well as information on being an informed citizen and taking part in society.
Government Power and Citization Participation Web Games
This link will take you to a game that students can use to learn vocabulary words learned in the lesson. These games will reinforce information learned throughout the week, and there are different games that students can choose to play (so every student should find at least one that they like!)
This post-lesson assessment will be used to see what the students have learned throughout the lesson.
