Introduction
Can you name the three branches of government? Can you identify the basic duties that each government has? Did you even know that there were three branches of government? Throughout this webquest, you are going to research and explore the different branches and discover the basic duties that each has.
Task
Your task is to learn how the government works. You will be researching the three branches of the U.S Government. You will need to take detailed notes to gather information for your poster board that you will present to the class. Use the internet sites provided to find out who makes the laws, carries out the laws, and decides if laws have been broken for our national government. Before you present to the class what you have learned, you will have an opportunity to play fun interactive games to test your knowledge.
Process
1. Go to this website and watch the video ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZCB8EOY5d48
2. Go to this website; http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/government/branches_government.htm read the information and click the yellow arrow to play the game.
3. After you're done with the game listed above, write down ur score and list 2 powers for each of the 3 branches (you'll learn this by watching the video and playing the game).
4. Go to this webstie and watch the video ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=aO1zrnR6q7g
5. Play the Checks and Balances game here at this website; http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/government/checks_and_balances.htm
6. Try your best to get all of them right, and list a couple of ways that each branch checks the other.
7. Complete The Three Branches of Government graphic organizer. Use the previous videos and websites to find the information.
8. Work with your group members to determine the basic duties each branch has. Refer to the videos, website, and graphic organizer. Use this information to create a poster board that you will present to the class. Refer to the rubric to see exactly how you will be graded on your presenation and poster.
Evaluation
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EVALUATION RUBRIC |
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*There are 100 points total. 25 points for each section |
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Woking Cooperatively in a group |
Contributed a little to the group. |
Worked a little with the group but was off task for some of the assignment. |
Worked cooperatively with group members. Actively participated in all parts of the assignment. |
Worked cooperatively in the group. Helped the group to stay focused on the assignment. |
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Completion of Poster |
Poster is missing many of the required items. |
Poster has some of the required items, but is incomplete. |
Poster has all of the required items. |
Poster has all of the required items and is well organized and neatly done. |
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Presentation of Poster Board |
Contributed a little to the presentation. |
Took part in the presentation, but let other members of the group do most of the work. |
Took an active role in the presentation. All members of the group participated equally. |
Took a leadership role in the presentation. |
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Branches of Government Questions |
All questions were not answered completely. |
Not all questions were answered completely, or all answers were not clearly stated. |
All questions were answered completely but were not clearly stated. |
All questions were completely and clearly stated |
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Conclusion
It is very important for you to know how the U.S Government works! You should now know the governing bodies that make the laws, carry out the laws, and determine if the laws have been broken. I hope you've enjoyed this Webquest! Until next time!