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

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CT Museum of Culture and History [Civics]

Available to Grade(s): 3 , 4 , 5
Art Form: Theater	Curriculum Focus: Social Studies
Program Type: Grade Level Program	Integration Continuum Level: Alignment
# of Visits as a Grade Level Program: 1	Length of Visit (Grade Level Program): 90 min
Program Format: Offsite Tour	Program Format Info:
Address: Connecticut Museum of Culture and History One Elizabeth Street Hartford, CT 06105
Availability: all year	Location: Offsite,
Cost Per Student: $0	Minimum # of Students Needed In Order to Book This Program: 0
Program Requires Prior Meeting: no	Meeting Method: In-Person , Email , Phone
Materials Arts Provider Provides: All
Materials School Provides: N/A
Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: N/A
Program Learning Objective: 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.
Program Description: 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.
Parent Engagement Opportunities: We require 1 adult chaperone for every 10 students. Due to space limitations, a maximum of 1 adult for every 5 students is permitted. Chaperones are admitted free of charge.

Core & National Art Standards:

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.

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

CT Museum of Culture and History [Civics]

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