Government Lesson Plan

Teacher : Covey/Spencer/Wiggins

Course/ Subject:  9th Grade American Government

Date:

11/14/24 - 11/15/24

Opening

(I Do)

Standard:

SSCG8f

Learning Targets:

I can explain the functions of various leadership positions and committees within the legislature.

Success Criteria:

I can identify the Speaker of the House.

I can identify the President of the Senate.

I can identify the President Pro Tempore.

I can define the role of Speaker of the House.

I can define the role of President of the Senate.

I can define the role of President Pro Tempore.

I can define majority floor leader.

I can define minority floor leader.

I can define whips.

I can define standing committees.

I can define select committees.

I can define select committees.

I can define joint committees.

I can define conference committees.

Introduction/Connection: 

CNN 10

Direct Instruction:

Google Slides with Video lecture

Illustrated Notes

Crash Course: Congressional Committees #7

Work Period

(You do/We do)

Guided Practice:  

One pager to complete with Google Slides

Independent/Collaborative Practice/Differentiation:

Note Cards

Pod Quiz

Quick Quiz

Illustrated Learning Sheet

Achieve: All About Congress

Closing  (We Check)

Summarize/Check for Understanding:

Complete Google Quiz