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Scholars analyze why the Founding Fathers separated the governmental powers into three branches. They use evidence from a short video clip, the third in a 50-part series, to draw conclusions on the importance of having checks and balances in the American system.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create groups that represent the three branches of government and role play passing a bill into law
- Develop guiding questions for class members to answer while viewing the video
Classroom Considerations
- Requires Internet access if assigning the Crash Course video clip as homework
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Lesson includes the clone zone to differentiate instruction
- Provides primary photography and video clips to enhance the lesson for visual learners
Cons
- None