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The Fourth Branch: You! Lesson PlanThe Fourth Branch: You! Lesson Plan
Publisher
iCivics
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Grade
5th - 11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2011
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The Fourth Branch: You!

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Take time to remind your young learners of the valuable understanding that each branch of the United States government is really composed of other citizens. The reading material and worksheets of this resource cover the importance of citizens and their communication with their representatives. 

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Concepts

civics

Additional Tags

civics, social studies

Pros

  • Reviews roles of executive, legislative, and judicial branch
  • Includes optional follow-up activity involving identifying and/or contacting local and state representatives

Cons

  • Worksheet activities are fairly basic, and therefore may be best suited for younger learners

Common Core

RH.6-8.3 RH.6-8.4 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.4 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.4

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