In the Classroom
What are the Three Branches of Government?
| SUBJECT | GRADES |
| Social Studies | 6-8 |
Lesson Overview
In this lesson, students will explore the three branches of government, gaining a clear understanding of their distinct functions. They will create foldables and develop performances based on factual information about each branch.
Learning Objectives
- ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.7: Integrate visual information (e.g., charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
- ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.10: By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend history/social studies texts within the grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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