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In this lesson, you will gain an understanding of representative democracy, a republic, and federalism, then explore scenarios and decide where to turn when government “issues” arise.
In this lesson, you will gain an understanding of representative democracy, a republic, and federalism, then explore scenarios and decide where to turn when government “issues” arise.
There are three activities to complete:
Spark Inquiry
Deepen Inquiry
Connect and Act
1. Spark Inquiry...
1. Spark Inquiry...
Which level of government do each of images below represent?
Which level of government do each of images below represent?
One Minute Write
One Minute Write
To whom do you go when you have a problem?
To whom do you go when you have a problem?
(i.e. mom/dad, teacher, best friend, etc.)
Do you go to different people depending on the problem?
Do you go to different people depending on the problem?
Brainstorm a list of problems and the people you would go to for each.
Brainstorm a list of problems and the people you would go to for each.
Take one minute to write your answers to these questions and to brainstorm your list.
Take one minute to write your answers to these questions and to brainstorm your list.
Follow the directions provided by your teacher for submitting your answers and sharing as a class.
Everyone has problems.
Everyone has problems.
Some of those problems can be solved with the help of a friend, teacher, or parent.
Some of those problems can be solved with the help of a friend, teacher, or parent.
Sometimes you need the help of state, local, or federal officials to help solve your problem.
Sometimes you need the help of state, local, or federal officials to help solve your problem.
2. Deepen Inquiry...
2. Deepen Inquiry...
You will be completing a scavenger hunt to learn about the organization and responsibilities of federal, state, and local governments.
You will be completing a scavenger hunt to learn about the organization and responsibilities of federal, state, and local governments.
Download the Government Scavenger Hunt worksheets by clicking the "GET WORKSHEETS" button below:
Download the Government Scavenger Hunt worksheets by clicking the "GET WORKSHEETS" button below:
Fill out as much of the worksheets as you can.
Fill out as much of the worksheets as you can.
After you have filled out as much information as you already know, use the following resources to help you complete the worksheets:
A) Watch The Citizen video.
A) Watch The Citizen video.
B) Read the Federal government: More than the White House and Congress article
Follow the instructions from your teacher for submitting your work and discussing as a class.
Remember to complete the Connect and Act activity.
3. Connect and Act...
3. Connect and Act...
Issues can come up in life that require help from the federal, state, or local governments.
Select one Go For Help scenario below and decide which level of government to go to for help: Federal, State, or Local Government
Select one Go For Help scenario below and decide which level of government to go to for help: Federal, State, or Local Government
Explain your reasoning for this choice.
Explain your reasoning for this choice.
Continue with each scenario until you have completed all of them.
Continue with each scenario until you have completed all of them.
You bought a game system from a company in another state but you never received it.
Where can you go for help?
Your dad got a flat from a large pothole on the highway coming home from work.
Where does he go for help?
Your school is in danger of being closed.
Where do you go for help?
You passed driver’s education and want to get your license.
Where do you go for help?
The lights in your neighborhood park are broken.
Where can you go for help?
Your cousins are coming to visit, and they love to fish.
Where do you go for help?
Your sibling is thinking of joining the military but wants more information.
Where can he/she go for help?
You think you may have received a fake bill when you were out shopping.
Where do you go for help?
You think the factory near your house is making too much pollution.
Where do you go for help?
Your family wants to celebrate with a reunion at the local park.
Where do you go for help?
Your family just got new furniture and needs to dispose of the old couch and chairs.
Where do you go for help?
The stop sign at the end of your block was knocked down.
Where do you go for help?
Follow your teacher's instructions for submitting your work and discussing as a class.
Follow your teacher's instructions for submitting your work and discussing as a class.
Respond to the following prompts:
Respond to the following prompts:
Define federalism.
Name one way each level of government helps you.
Follow your teacher's directions for submitting your responses.
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