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- 1. Branches of Government James Russell 5th Grade presentation
- 2. Technology Integration Rationale: The structure of the U.S. Government is often confusing for elementary students. Technology can enhance understanding by providing a visual representation of the three branches of government. In addition, interactive sites and programs can provide insight into the dynamics of our multilayered system of government. Technology Rationale
- 3. Internet The Internet is a powerful tool that can provide students with multiple outlets to explore the three branches of government. Blogs, Podcasts, and YouTube videos are examples of how the Internet can be utilized by curious students.
- 4. Kids’ Blog Below is a link to a popular blog site that is designed for elementary students who want to explore the function and structure of the three branches of government. Blog
- 5. Podcast Below is a link to a podcast designed by the Nebraska Library Commission that helps to explain how the three branches of government work together. Please click on Episode 194 (Listed as the 17th option on the page.) Podcast
- 6. YouTube Below is a link to a YouTube video that helps to explain how the three branches of government function with one another. YouTube
- 7. Organizations and Agencies Related to the U.S. Government • Ben's Guide to Government – This is a government maintained site specializing in teaching students about government. • Congress for Kids – The Dirksen Congressional Center is a non-partisan organization that promotes a better understanding of Congress and its leaders. • Branches of Government – This site is maintained by the U.S. House of Representatives and provides information regarding the legislative process.
- 8. Created Using Inspiration Software Supreme House and Court Senate Interpret Laws Make Laws Judicial Branches of Legislative Branch Branch Government Checks and Checks and Balances Balances Executive Branch The Enforce Checks and President Laws Balances
- 9. U.S. Government Word Search CONGRESS ELECTION TXELSOOJZENELEP BRAXUEUTSQOVCTR EXECUTIVE QWUTEDNUEAIIDCE GOVERNMENT SVKOICOAFVTTOQS HOUSE TIBCCHUSTSCATQI GCIDEEMTUEELDOD JUDICIAL WABTCPMJICLSJJE JUSTICE LJIETOVEAVEIHFN LAWS PHYZQNTCRSEGOET LEGISLATIVE WSSERGNOCPNEUXF GOVERNMENTULSED PRESIDENT GXJAMVPMCDRSETF REPRESENTATIVE RXROJQGWOXZCQSU SENATE EVITATNESERPERG SENATORVHUINQVN SENATOR SUPREMECOURT VETO VOTE Created by www.puzelmaker.com WHITEHOUSE
- 10. Interactive Links Presidential Word Search Branches of Government Tree 7 Hats of a President Game Help Wanted Activity
- 11. Subject Specific Internet Resource Below is a link to a site that deals exclusively with the three branches of government. This site provides students with a plethora of games and interactive material related to the topic. U.S. Government Games
- 12. Uses of the Internet Struggle Between Executive and Legislative Branch of Government This links to an article that explains the struggle for power between two branches of the U.S. Government Interactive Election Site This links to an interactive website that helps us to understand the election process in the U.S.
- 13. Web 2.0 The following links to a YouTube video that uses Hip-Hop music to explain how our government works. This is How Our Government Works! The following links to a funny and entertaining video that explains in simple terms how our government is structured. Silly You Tube Video
- 14. Cite the Site • Listed below are all sites used in the creation of this presentation. • http://theroom209.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-three-branches-of- government.html • https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-194-your- government/id576497533?i=123601335&mt=2 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5M50xBz1cU • http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/branches.html • http://www.congressforkids.net/Constitution_threebranches.htm • http://www.house.gov/content/learn/branches_of_government/ • http://www.inspiration.com/ • http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/code/BuildWordSearch .asp
- 15. Cite the Site • http://www.funbrain.com/cgi- bin/wd.cgi?A1=PLAY&A2=2&INT=1&theme=*Presidents&INSTRUCT S=1 • http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110221/ • http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/activity/7-hat-challenge- master-roles-president • http://www.eduplace.com/activity/presidential_powers.html • http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/government/index. htm • http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/War_and_emergency_powers .aspx • http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsand activities/presentations/elections/home.html • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt5K4ZK0ILY • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPNeviHf464
Editor's Notes
- This site provides students with an opportunity to interact with other students regarding our government.
- This episode gives students the ability to listen to a podcast that explains the branches of government. Many students will enjoy listening to a podcast in order to learn about their government.
- This video uses music to engage students while explaining how our government works. Most students prefer these types of instructional aids to dry lectures.
- This diagram could be used during a lesson to provide students with a visual representation of how our government is structured.This visual representation helps students understand how a three branch system divides and shares power so that we have a system of checks and balances that keeps any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
- Presidential Word Search is linked to www.funbrain.comBranches of Government links to an interactive image of a tree that has branches that students can click on to see more details about the different areas of government. The site is hosted by www.thinkquest.org7 Hats of a President Game- This links to a game that is intended to teach students about the seven major responsibilities of the President of the U.S. This game is hosted by www.scolastic.comHelp Wanted Activity- This links to an activity that will aid students in their ability to describe Presidential powers and responsibilities by creating a detailed help wanted ad for the position of President of the United States. The site is hosted by www.eduplace.com
- The first link is an online reference link to encyclopedia.com article that provide students with a concrete example of the struggle for power between the branches of government. This article will also help students better understand what is meant by “balance of power.” The second link offers students an opportunity to explorer the election process in the United States with an interactive link maintained by the Library of Congress. This site is classified as a Primary Source for the technology module.
- Since it is difficult to use 2.0 apps like Twitter for elementary students, I opted to link to a couple of YouTube clips that engage my audience of 5th grade students. The first video is a funny rap song that most students would enjoy and the second video is a short presentation on the subject matter made simple for young audiences. Teachers could use these videos as a springboard to challenge students to come up with their own songs or skits that demonstrate their knowledge of the topic.