2. Ways to Incorporate Technology
Use programs such as…
WebQuest or Zunal
Promethean Boards
PowerPoint
Clickers
YouTube Videos
3. Example Lesson
Students have a worksheet with guiding questions
about the United States government.
Branches of the government
Who represents them at each level
Democratic System
The students use the provided worksheet to guide
their research.
After completing the worksheet, the students help
the teacher create an organizational chart using
PowerPoint.
This lesson is geared towards 3rd-5th grade students
4. References
Goodin, L. M. (2012). Incorporating technology into the
instruction of social studies. Retrieved from ERIC database.
(ED531350)
TeacherVision. (2012). American government structure
PowerPoint slide show. Retrieved from
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/powerpoint/lesson-
plan/57025.html