Lesson Plan American Government

Teacher : Wiggins

Course/ Subject:  9^th Grade American Government

Date of Instruction:

12/11

Opening

(I Do)

Standard:

SSCG13d

Learning Targets:

I can explain how the Supreme Court decides which cases to hear and how those cases are ruled upon.

Success Criteria:

I can define writ of certiorari.

I can define rule of four.

I can define petition for certiorari.

I can define oral arguments.

I can define briefs.

I can define majority opinion.

I can define Precedents.

I can define Concurring Opinions.

I can define Dissenting Opinions.

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)

Introduction/Connection:

CNN 10