Module 3: Forms of Government
Learning Objectives
- I can name several forms of government and compare and contrast their characteristics.
- I can examine features of the United States government and power structure, and consider alternative governments.
- I can formulate two reasons why governments are a necessary part of any society.
Technology Concepts
- I can notice tone and formality in emails.
- I can practice using appropriate tone in emails.
Read each objective as a class. Then rate yourself from 1-5 on how well you can do it.
You will rate yourself again after you finish the module and check your learning.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I don’t know how to do this at all. | I know how to do this a little. | I have some idea how to do this. | I mostly understand how to do this. | I understand this so well, I can explain it to someone else. |
Standards addressed in each module [linked HERE]
| Key Vocabulary | Word Workshop | Module Project | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content-specific:
a government power to rule to elect/election to represent/ representative |
Intentional:
to organize to support to control a right legal |
Morphological features:
-er -or |
Students will collaborate to set up their ideal government, planning out leadership roles, terms, legislative process, and contributions of the people. |
Module 3 Materials
- Module 3 Student Materials Packet – This document includes all the printable materials that students will need for this module.
The individual worksheets are also linked in the module where they will be used. - Teacher’s Guide to CILIA-T Instructional Routines (General instructions, suggestions and/or reminders that apply to all modules and are for the teacher’s review and use only).
- Module 3 Teacher Notes and Resources (Module specific notes and resources such as suggested classroom strategies, potential answers, additional activities etc. and are for the teacher’s review and use only).
