Theme: |
Understanding the Three Branches of our country's government and Their Functions
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Grades: |
3 - 5
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Subject: |
Social Studies
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Duration: |
50-60 minutes
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Standards
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New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards
6.2-Civics Discuss how the Constitution describes the ways the U.S. government is organized and how it defines and limits the power of government
Delineate the respective roles of the three branches of the federal government
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Objectives: |
Students will:
- Explain why the Constitution established three branches of government
- Name the branches and the primary divisions of each
- Become familiar with some of the important functions of each branch
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