Government Lesson Plan

Teacher : Covey/Spencer/Wiggins

Course/ Subject:  9th Grade American Government

Date of Instruction:  10/23/24 - 10/25/24

Opening

(I Do)

Standard:

SSCG15b - Describe the nomination and election process.

Learning Targets:

I can explain how the political process by which we nominate and elect our leaders.

Success Criteria:

I can define nomination.

I can explain what the nomination process accomplishes.

I can define presidential primary.

I can define national convention.

I can identify the Three Main Goals each party has for the National Convention.

I can define what a party’s Platform is.

I can define general election.

I can identify when the General Election takes place.

I can define precinct.

I can explain how precincts are assigned for individual voting.

I can list the presidential election process on a timeline.

I can define a ballot.

I can identify how many electors are in the Electoral College.

I can identify how many elector votes are represented in the Senate.

I can identify how many elector votes are represented in the House of Representatives.

I can identify how many elector votes are represented in the District of Columbia.

I can explain why the Founders created the Electoral College.

Introduction/Connection: 

CNN 10

Direct Instruction:

Google Slides with Video lecture

Illustrated Notes

Work Period

(You do/We do)

Guided Practice:  

One pager to complete with Google Slides

Independent/Collaborative Practice/Differentiation:

Achieve: Big Troubles Lead to Big Changes

Electoral College Simulation Activity

Quick Quiz

Illustrated Learning Sheet

Closing  (We Check)

Summarize/Check for Understanding:

Complete Google Quiz