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Forms of Government and Political Systems Lesson Plans
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Students investigate various political systems around the world. They complete a chart that compares the U.S. political system with other nations' governments, conduct research on a selected nation, and present an oral report.
Tenth graders explore the roots of the American political system. In this government lesson, 10th graders read excerpts of the Mayflower Compact and an article about John Locke's government philosophy. Students research autocratic governments in order to compare and contrast them with the U.S. government.
Students investigate how different liberal democracies around the world organize their governments and decide major policies. They compare their findings to the American political system, using examples of current political issues.
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this political systems lesson, students conduct research to compare and contrast the forms of government in the United States and Canada. Students participate in a classroom simulation pertaining to the topic.
Sixth graders explain the organization and functions of the American political system.
Ninth graders examine the different systems of government politics and power. As they study they'll record their reflections in their journals and in return share their insights with their classmates. For mastery, 9th graders prepare and perform a skit for their classmates.
Students explore the form and function of American government. In this political systems lesson plan, students explore unitary, conferderation, and federal forms of government as they create products that note details regarding each.
Students examine their own political party affiliations and political beliefs. After reading an article, they discuss how students at Duke define their political philosophies. They brainstorm events, people and experiences that have shaped their own political philosophies and write an essay outlining their philosophy.
Pupils examine affirmative action policies. They analyze the positive/negative aspects of affirmative action. They study historical development and current status of principles, institutions, and processes of political systems.
Students explore the American flag. In this United States government lesson, students identify the various symbols on the American flag and what they represent. Students brainstorm common values of the American people, compare their classroom community to the United States, and brainstorm a list of common values. Students design a classroom flag and write a descriptive paragraph explaining the symbols they chose for their flag.
