Module 5: Branches and Powers of Government
Learning Objectives
- I can name the branches of government, major jobs within, and powers held by each branch.
- I can explain separation of powers and their purpose in U.S. government, and critique the role of checks and balances in limiting power across government.
- I can research and report who my own representatives in government are.
- I can outline the process and people/groups involved in passing an idea into law.
Technology Concepts
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I can describe bias in AI models and how that bias may influence the material that AI makes.
- I can describe how to sign up for and use an AI Chatbot (ChatGPT).
- I can perform an Internet search using a given link.
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:
structure separation of powers responsible/ a responsibility |
Intentional:
specific an issue financial to approve |
Morphological features:
-ly Connectors: similar to instead of |
Students will perform and interpret a news report demonstrating the process and parties involved in a bill becoming a law. |
Module 5 Materials
- Module 5 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 5 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).
