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Bell Ringer: Powers of Congress Examples Instructional VideoBell Ringer: Powers of Congress Examples Instructional Video
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C-SPAN
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:32
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Duration
30 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2020
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Bell Ringer: Powers of Congress Examples

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A short bell ringer introduces middle schoolers to the powers and duties of the United States congress. The three clips show congress's role in confirming presidential nominees, in declaring war, and in overseeing legislation

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Concepts

the three branches of government, congress, the united states congress, the legislative branch, barack obama, the united states constitution, the house of representatives, the united states senate, checks and balances, the presidential veto

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social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the resource to introduce a lesson on the checks and balances built into the three branches of the United states government

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  • The worksheet in the Additional Resources section can be assigned through Google Classroom, Schoology, or other platform for remote learning

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