BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT – SOCIAL STUDIES
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Learn about the three branches of US government. Students study executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Identify three branches
• Understand branch functions
• Learn checks and balances
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS SS – Government and civics
• Common Core Civics standards
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Civics Knowledge, Government Understanding, Democratic Principles, Civic Literacy
GRADE LEVELS: 3rd-8th Grade
ACTIVITY TYPE: Government Activity