Teacher: Mr. Wiggins, Mr. Spencer, Mr. Covey

Course: 9th Grade Government

Date of Instruction:  5/7 

Daily 5/10:

• Introduction to class/teacher/students

• Activity: Greetings, Introductory Powerpoint/talk, get student’s names, etc…

• Hook Question: asking students question that pertains to topic 

• Ex: “How has the government/constitution affected you today/past week?”

# of mins:15

Opening (I Do)

Standard: 

• SSCG3: Explain the fundamental principles of the United States Constitution, including limited                  government, the rule of law, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, and popular sovereignty.

• Activity: Have standard written down, tangible, able to be seen for students (possibly have them write it down), discuss standard briefly

# of mins: 5

Learning Target: 

• Basic understanding of the United States government, operation, in tandem with the importance of our United States Constitution.

• Activity: 

# of mins: 10

Success Criteria: I can…

• Explain what the importance of limited government and federalism is to our union and how it impacts the people. 

# of mins: 10

Introduction/Connection: 

• Different forms of government and how ours came into being.

# of mins: 10

DIRECT INSTRUCTION:

• Google Slides w/ video lecture

• Illustrated notes

# of mins: 15

Work Period (We Do, You Do)

GUIDED PRACTICE with Feedback:  

• One-pager

# of mins: 10

INDEPENDENT/COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE/DIFFERENTIATION with Feedback:

• Verbal recitation amongst pods

• Note cards

• Quick quiz

# of mins: 10

Closing  (We Check)

SUMMARIZE/CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING:

# of mins:5