1. The Red, White and Blue

2.  Essential Question:  Why are three branches of Government necessary?  Unit Question:  What are the purposes for the three branches of government.  Why are the three branches important for our government.  Content Question:  What are the three branches of government?  What are the three branches of government functions?

3.  Visuals  Hand on Activities  Writing  Inquiry  Collaboration  Rigor

4.  http://smartsongs.org http://smartsongs.org

5.  Ben's Guide to US Government Ben's Guide to US Government

6.  Students will list the essential details of the three branches of government by making a tree. On each limb students will identify the three branches of government using websites in groups of three.  Students will make a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the three branches of government using textbooks and websites in groups of three.

7.  Students will illustrate the big idea of the three branches of government using articles to create a poster in groups of two.  Students will evaluate the rules of the three branches of government using textbooks to create a model in groups of three.

8.  School House Rock Internet Video:  School House Rock School House Rock

9.  Who is the head of the executive branch of state government?  A. PresidentB. Governor C. Judge  What is the job of the executive branch of government?  A. To make the laws  B. To interpret the laws  C. To carry out the laws

10.  Which of the following is a duty of the EXECUTIVE branch of state government?  A. To approve or veto bills  B. To decide if a law goes against the Constitution  C. To write bills to become laws  How are the officials chosen who help the governor run the executive branch?  A. ElectedB. Chosen by the Senate  C. Chosen by the governor

11.  Gauging student needs  Flash Card Game  Puzzle  Board exercise  Encouraging self-direction:  Peer sharing of ideas  Computer research  Monitoring progress  Worksheets  Oral assessments  Checking for Understanding  Small group quiz-

12. Executive Judicial Legislative

13. Executive JudicialLegislative

14.  www.ncc-titc.wikispace.com www.ncc-titc.wikispace.com  www.edmodo.com ( code for edmodo- igpec6) www.edmodo.com