The Three Branches of Government (3-5)
Overview
| 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 el... Read more
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.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
3, 4, 5 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Workshop |
| Program Format Details: |
Program intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately. |
| Number of Visits: |
1 |
| Availability: |
all year |
Requirements
| Length Info: |
75 MINUTES |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
All |
| Materials School Provides: |
N/A |
| Space: |
Classroom |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
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 student... Read more
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.
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Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
Social Studies |
| Common Core Standard: |
Grade 3: Connecticut and Local History State Constitution and Government |
| Art Form: |
Theater |
| Core Art Standard: |
Connecting Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding. |
| Program Learning Targets: |
Students will name and describe the responsibilities and powers of the three branches of state government.Students will explain the process of how a bill becomes a law in Connecticut.Stude... Read more
Students will name and describe the responsibilities and powers of the three branches of state government. Students will explain the process of how a bill becomes a law in Connecticut. Students will describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society.
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| Wit & Wisdom Connection: |
Grade 4 Module 3: The Redcoats are coming! |
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