United States Government Lesson Plans

Learners in an ESL classroom are introduced to the contributions of the Filipinos to the United States. In groups, they research the history of the Phillipines including its culture, climate, and economy. They discuss the varoius waves of immigration from the country to the United States and state the reasons why they would leave the Phillipines. To end the lesson, they compare and contrast the Filipino immigration experience to those of Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Students explore the role of bureaucracy in United States government; they then examine the history, leadership, organization, and goals of executive agencies.

Fifth graders engage in a activity that is concerned with branches of the United States government. They use online resources and a library database in order to gather information. The facts are part of a review for a Social Studies test. Students work in order to answer questions.

Students study the United States flag. In this American history and government lesson, students define and give examples of familiar symbols.  Students design a classroom flag.  Students identify and describe the American flag.

After reviewing the three branches of the United States government, pupils take a look at the similarities and differences between a variety of foreign countries' governments. Small groups use a Venn Diagram that has been loaded onto a computer program in order to organize the similarities and difference they find about the governments they were assigned.

Students explore how the United States government is using biometrics to secure American borders. They examine the pitfalls of biometrics programs and propose possible ways to strengthen the program.

Third graders demonstrate an understanding of geography and its effects on lifestyles and culture. Then they apply basic economic terms and principles and identify the United States government and history. Students also identify and apply principles of citizenship and write effectively for different purposes and audiences.

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.

Students research the demographics of their state government. In this state government lesson, students identify resource inequities and compare the US to other nations. Students make their own quiz and answer sheet to organize their data.

Students examine the issues surrounding Gulf War Syndrome. In groups, they analyze evidence from the war and medical information. They participate in a debate in which they support their feelings on whether the government of the United States tried to hide this issue from the Americacn public. To end the lesson, they read articles from veterns who suffer from the disease.