5-Social-Studies-December

Main Concept
United States Government.

Guiding Questions
What are the three branches of government in the United States? What are the powers of the three branches?

Theme/Content Skills
Government Structure in The United States Laws, Freedoms, and Rights Under US Constitution

Key Terms
Amendment Bill Bill of Rights Constitution Democracy Executive Branch Government House of Representives Judicial Branch Legislative Branch Political Party Republic Senate of the United States

Holidays
Chunnukah Christmas Kwanza

Student Outcomes
Students will learn the basic structure government in the United States. Students will recognize the three branches of government. Students will be able to decribe, in broad terms, the role of each branch.

Assessment/Project
Arrange/Match activity/game of the three branches

Resources for Students
Many Brain Pops related to U.S. Goverment Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids Congress For Kids

Resources for Teachers
Harcourt Horizons (Red Books) Volume 1 & 2, United States History: Beginnings. Harcourt Horizons (Red Books) Volume 1 & 2, United States History. Primary Sourses: Contitution and New Government Kids.Gov

Field Trip Suggestions
Federal Hall (The site where George Washington took the oath of office as President)