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The Three Branches of Government (3, 4, 5)

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3 , 4 , 5
Theater Social Studies
Grade Level Program Alignment
1 other
75 MINUTES
In-School Workshop
all year In-School,
$0 0
no In-Person , Email , Phone
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The educator will need an open area at the front of the classroom to use as a “stage” and a desk or table for program materials. During the mock trial portion of the program, participating students will bring up their own chairs for the courtroom set-up. If you are using a space other than your classroom, we will need a table at the front of the room and 9 chairs for students. We encourage students to wear nametags to help our educators
actively engage them in activities.
I can define and describe government in terms of the people and groups who apply and enforce rules and laws.
I can explain the process of how a bill becomes a law in Connecticut.
I can describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society.
Students explore Connecticut’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government to discover who makes the rules in Connecticut. To better understand the role of each branch, students elect a governor from their class, debate a bill, and hold a mock trial (student reading required). Through role-playing and active participation, students learn the purpose of rules and laws, explore the separation of powers, and discover the rights and responsibilities of individuals.
There are opportunities for teachers and paraprofessional to support and assist students.

Grade 3

3.Civ.1.a Identify the responsibilities and powers of government officials at the state and local level.
3.Civ.4.b Explain how a bill becomes a law in Connecticut.
TH:Cn11.1.3a Identify connections to community, social issues and other content areas in drama/theater work.
TH: Re9.1.3c Evaluate and analyze problems and situations in a drama/theater work from an audience perspective.

Grade 4

4.Civ.6.a Describe ways in which people throughout United States regions benefit from and are challenged by working through government and voluntary organizations to address issues related to United States founding ideals.
4.Civ.12.a Explain how people have worked and are working to change laws related to communities, inclusive of religion, ethnicity, and gender, within and across United States regions.
TH:Cn11.1.4a Respond to community and social issues and incorporate other content areas in drama/theater work.

Grade 5

5.Civ.14.a Illustrate how individuals and groups in the Revolutionary Era and today have and can effect change.
5.Civ.10.b Identify the contributing factors that underlie multiple and varied points of view about school, community, and civic issues.
TH:Cn11.1.5a Investigate historical, global and social issues expressed in drama/theater work.