Connecting the Separate Powers

In this lesson, students will gain an understanding of the separation of powers using role playing and discussion. Students will identify which parts of the Constitution provide for the branches of our government, and will categorize public officials into one of these three branches.

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Standards

NCSS

Grades

K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Subjects

Federal Government

Issues

Civility

Resource Types

Modules (Teaching Unit), Lesson Plans

Teaching Strategies

Small Group Deliberation, Whole Class, Whole Class Discussion, Whole Class Deliberation, Small Group, Small Group Discussion

Tags

law, legal, courts, three branches