US History: Create a Government Project
The Lass in Class
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Grade Levels
8th - 12th
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSSL.8.4
CCSSSL.8.5
CCSSSL.8.6
CCSSRH.6-8.2
CCSSRH.6-8.7
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
13 pages
The Lass in Class
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Description
Watch your students come alive in this project based learning (PBL) resource! Students have the opportunity to research and be innovative while learning about roles/responsibilities and different types of governments. Once you have helped students brainstorm and explore governments, set them free on the adventure to find and/or create the best government. At the end students will present to George Washington and the Continental Congress.
This resource includes:
- Assignment Overview
- Daily Lesson Plans for the first 2-3 days.
- Brainstorming Graphic Organizers
- Presentation Guidelines/Questions Students Need to Answer
- Presentation Rubric
This will be a student favorite that they will remember for a long time! This resource is recommended to be used after teaching the American Revolution and before you get into government systems.
Total Pages
13 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
1 Week
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSSL.8.4
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
CCSSSL.8.5
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.
CCSSSL.8.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
CCSSRH.6-8.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
CCSSRH.6-8.7
Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
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