Introduction
The United States Government's power is divided up into three main branches. In this Webquest you will research each branch and be able to identify the different roles of each branch. Students should also analyze why they think it is important for the governments power to be divided up between branches. Have fun!
Task
Students will start the Webquest by researching what the three branches of the U.S. Government are, and what each branch is responsible for. While conducting your research think about why it is important that our governments power be divided.
Students will then play a U.S. government game. (attached below) http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/government/branches_government.htm
Students will complete this brain pop activity next. https://www.brainpop.com/games/branchesofpower/
After you have completed your research and both games you should write a brief paragraph about what you have learned in a word document. You can either email this document to your teacher or print it out.
Process
1. Research
2.http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/government/branches_government
3. https://www.brainpop.com/games/branchesofpower/
4. Reflection paragraph
Evaluation
Students will be evaluated on their reflection paragraph. This should be a minimum of 5 sentences, grammatically correct. Students should explain the role of all three branches and why they think it is important to separate power in the government.
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Point Value |
2 points |
1 points |
.5 points |
0 points |
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Topic Sentence |
Interesting, original topic sentence, reflecting thought and insight; focused on one interesting main idea. |
Clearly stated topic sentence presents one main idea. |
Acceptable topic sentence presents one idea. |
Missing, invalid, or inappropriate topic sentence; main idea is missing. |
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Supporting Details |
Interesting, concrete and descriptive examples and details with explanations that relate to the topic. |
Examples and details relate to the topic and some explanation is included. |
Sufficient number of examples and details that relate to the topic. |
Insufficient, vague, or undeveloped examples. |
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Organization and Transitions |
Thoughtful, logical progression of supporting examples; Mature transitions between ideas. |
Details are arranged in a logical progression; appropriate transitions. |
Acceptable arrangement of examples; transitions may be weak. |
No discernible pattern of organization; Unrelated details; no transitions. |
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Style |
Appropriate tone, distinctive voice; pleasing variety in sentence structure; Vivid diction, precise word choices. |
Appropriate tone; Clear sentences with varied structures; Effective diction. |
Acceptable tone; some variety in sentence structures; Adequate diction and word choices. |
Inconsistent or Inappropriate tone; Awkward, unclear, or incomplete sentences; Bland diction, poor word choice. |
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Mechanics |
Consistent standard English usage, spelling, and punctuation. No errors. |
Some errors, but none major, in usage, spelling, or punctuation. (1-2) |
A few errors in usage, spelling, or punctuation (3-4) |
Distracting errors in usage, spelling, or punctuation |
Conclusion
I hope you have enjoyed learning about the three branches in the United States Government!
Teacher Page
Standard: SS-5-GC-U-2
Enduring knowledge- Understandings
Students will understand that: the US government was formed to establish order, provide security, and accomplish common goals.