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State and Local Governments Teacher Resources
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Students explore their local government. In this lesson on individual state government, students identify the functions and responsibilities of the government and the roles of its officials play at the local and state level. Students use email to interview a local government official, they use their findings to create a Power Point presentation.
Seventh graders investigate the role of local governments. In this government activity, 7th graders examine historical photographs and determine what services are being performed in the photographs. Students research how the services are provided now and write persuasive pieces.
Third graders study their local governments and leaders. In this local government instructional activity, 3rd graders learn facts about the local government and interview a local leader. Students complete a chart with information they know about their local government.
Entitled American Studies, this small unit covers various topics related to the study of the United States. Learners warm up by creating a dictionary of democracy, then dive into three different lessons focused on government, famous Americans, and the Founding Fathers. This is a great way to prepare any third, fourth, or fifth grader for all future US history lessons.
Seventh graders study how local government impacts various aspects of daily life in their community. They examine the structure and function of city, county, and state governments and reflect on the issues that are most important to them and their community.
Seventh graders explain how local government impacts various aspects of daily life in their community. They strengthen their understanding of the connection between their local government and the needs and interests of their community.
Students attend a local assembly meeting of local government officials and keep a journal of what they saw. In this assembly lesson plan, students also discuss government and how they think government can influence society.
Examine the basic functions of each level of government. A great activity where your students take a walk around the neighborhood and identify what is taken care of by local government agencies They explore various websites, and prepare a PowerPoint presentation and newsletter.
Students investigate the different functions of government with the use of a role playing activity. The simulation is used as part of participating in a meeting for the Board of Supervisors or City Council. The classroom is arranged to look like a boardroom.
Pupils investigate their local community government through the analysis of a news story. They read a news article, list the facts about local government, and identify the person or group connected to each fact.