Lesson Plan American Government

Teacher : Wiggins

Course/ Subject:  9^th Grade American Government

Date of Instruction

12/6

Opening

(I Do)

Standard:

SSCG13a

Learning Targets:

I can explain how Federal judges are selected and approved.

Success Criteria:

I can define judiciary.

I can define Senate Judiciary Committee.

I can explain to what purpose the Senate Judiciary Committee serves.

I can explain why federal judgeship appointments and Supreme Court Justice appointments are for life.

I can explain all 9 Steps in the Vacancy to Confirmation process of Federal Judges and Supreme Court Justice appointments.

I can identify where most federal judges are drawn from.

I can identify the characteristics of a candidate that a President may look for while considering a federal judge or justice.

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