Government Lesson Plan

Teacher : Covey/Spencer/Wiggins

Course/ Subject:  9th Grade American Government

Date:

11/7/24

Opening

(I Do)

Standard:

SSCG8c

Learning Targets:

SSCG8c

I can compare the terms of office for each chamber of Congress and explain the Founder’s intent.

Success Criteria:

I can explain who determines the size of the House of Representatives.

I can explain how seats in the House of Representatives are apportioned.

I can explain how seats may be reapportioned in the House of Representatives.

I can list the number of members in the House of Representatives.

I can define constituency.

I can explain terms for members in the House of Representatives.

I can list the number of members in the Senate.

I can define bicameral legislature.

I can explain terms for members in the Senate.

I can explain the three reasons why the Founders created a bicameral legislature.

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:

Note Cards

Pod Quiz

Quick Quiz

Illustrated Learning Sheet

Closing  (We Check)

Summarize/Check for Understanding:

Complete Google Quiz