The United States Government How it all started

The United States Government

How it all started The founding father, the authors of the constitution, wanted to create a government that was balanced. They didn’t want one person to have too much power, like the British King. They also wanted to avoid a weak government, like they had when they had the articles of confederation. So they created the government we have today. There are three separate branches, each one has its own job but they all work together to make sure that none of the branches are taking away the rights of the citizens.

Congratulations!!! You just got hired at the Lindenwood Post as one of their writers. Your first assignment is to write an article on our government. Your boss has given you questions he wants answered throughout your article. He has also provided some resources that he thinks will help you find the information you need to write a great article.

How Will you complete your assignment? you will be split into groups of 2 -3 and given your questions once you get your group you will use the websites provided in the resources section to answer the questions After your questions are answered you will write a rough draft of your article and turn it in once your rough draft is approved and edited you will create your newspaper using printing paper, markers and pictures when you're finished with your article turn it in and get ready to share your first article with your friends

What do the people want to know? What are the 3 different branches of the United States government? Why are there 3 branches in the united States government? What are the branches powers? How are officials elected? How many seats are in each branch? How long does each branch get to serve before having to be reelected?

Resources Ben's Guide Brainpop Generation Nation Congress for Kids

Evaluation Students will be graded based on how well they answer the questions How well they work together as a group Their presentation of their materials How their article looks (is it quality work or is it done carelessly? )

Great Job!!! You finished your first article and now you get to share it with all your friends! You did an awesome job!

standards RH. 6 -8. 2 determine the central ideas RH. 6 -8. 3 identify key steps RH. 6 -8. 7 integrate visual information WHST. 6 -8. 7 research to build and present knowledge

Extensions Do a mock election Watch campaigns Watch a congressional meeting

Books We the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States by: David Catrow If I Were President by: Cathrine Stier The US Congress for Kids by: Ronald Ries