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The Three Branches of Government (3-5)

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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
Available to Grade(s): 3, 4, 5

Logistics

Program Format: Offsite Tour
Number of Visits: 1
Length of Visit: 90 minutes
Availability: all year
Program Location Details: Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
One Elizabeth Street
Hartford, CT 06105
Transportation Details: Reimbusement available for transportation on a first come first serve basis

Requirements

Program Requires Prior Meeting: no

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 government.Students will explain the process of how a bill becomes a law in Connecticut.Students wi... Read more
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