2. Welcome all new politicians! Today is your first day as a politician. You will be given two tasks to complete and one of which you will complete with a co-worker. As you complete your tasks, you may encounter some critical thinking questions, in which, you will be tested on how much you remember on the American government and its mechanisms. So stay alert, because if you don’t you could potentially be fired. Tasks Process Evaluation Resources Conclusion Teacher’s page

3. Task 1: Complete a well developed and written three to five page paper about three branches of government. Make sure to include the history, establishment and the mechanics of the three branches of government. Task 2: On this project you and another student will collaborate together to prepare a power point or poster describing how the three branches of power are distributed and shared and explain how distribution protects the common good. Complete these tasks using the resources given to you on the resource page. back to home

4. You are given internet links and suggested reading material on the resource page in order to research and develop your paper. You are also able to always use your teacher as a reference if you encounter any difficulties. For your power point or poster BE CREATIVE! On the resource page there are reading material and internet links specifically for this task. Use these to help you create your power point or poster. Back to home

5. Web links for research paper : Book sources for research paper : -The World Book Encyclopedia: G Volume 8 - The Creation of the American Government 1776-1787 - CQ’s Guide to the U.S. Constitution A brief description of the checks and balance system Description of the three branches of power Back to home In addition to your own academic sources here are some web links and books that may help you develop your research paper and collaborated power point or poster. More detailed descriptions of the three branches of powerMore detailed descriptions of the three branches of power (click on the left navigator box to view other branches of power descriptions) Links to videos: “How to understand the three branches of power” “How to understand the three branches of power” – watch and listen to a video explaining the three branches of power “Checks and Balances in the US Government”- “Checks and Balances in the US Government”- watch and listen to a video explaining the checks and balance system

6. Back to home 1000-900 points(A) Grammar/punctuation: the paper has no grammar or punctuation mistakes Content: the paper indicates the student conducted thorough research and was well-organized and developed Understanding: the paper indicates the student has developed a greater understanding of the unit of study 899-800 points(B) The paper has a few minor grammar and punctuation mistakes The paper indicates the student conducted research and was fairly well organized and developed The paper indicates the student has developed a fairly better understanding of the unit of study 799-700 points(C) The paper has several grammar and punctuation mistakes The paper indicates the student conducted minimum research and is only slightly organized and developed The paper indicates the student has a slightly better understanding of the unit of study 699-600 points(F) The paper has multiple grammar and punctuation mistakes The paper indicates the student conducted no research and is not organized or developed The paper indicates the student has not developed a better understanding of the unit of study You will be given two separate grades: one for the paper and another for the collaborated power point or poster. The first rubric is for your paper and the second is for your collaborated power point or poster.

7. 1000-900 points(A) Grammar/ punctuation: the project has no grammar or punctuation mistakes Content: the project indicates that the students conducted thorough research and is well-organized and developed Display: the project shows that the students used their creativity and imagination well 899-800 points(B) the project has a few minor grammar or punctuation mistakes the project indicates that the students conducted research and is fairly well organized and developed The project shows that the students used their creativity and imagination fairly well 799-700 points(C) The project has several grammar or punctuation mistakes The project indicates that the students conducted some research and is organized and developed The project shows that the students used only a limited amount of their creativity and imagination 699-600 points(F) The project has multiple grammar or punctuation mistakes The project indicates that the students conducted no research and is not organized or developed The project shows that the students did not use their creativity or imagination Back to home

8. From this paper and power point or poster you should have learned more about the American Government and its mechanisms such as the importance of learning and understanding the three branches of government and understanding how the checks and balance system works. For additionally information on the creation of the United States government feel free to visit or refer to these websites and books. Links: Books: - The Meaning of the Constitution -The Complete Idiot’s Guide: The U.S. Constitution - Our Constitution Back to home A thorough review of the US constitution A brief review of the checks and balance system A description of the separation of powers

9. Back to home A WebQuest for 11th or 12 th grades Social Studies Designed by: Olivia Henning Email: ohenning01@bellarmine.edu

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