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Civics Standard 2.1 - Level 12
Students know the organization and functions of local, state, and national governments.
Standard in Kid Friendly Language
What does each level of government (local, state and national) do?
What people are in charge of each level?
Who makes the laws at each level?
What does the judicial branch do at each level?
Standard Unwrapped
KNOW
The organization and function of the city of Brush, Morgan County and state of Colorado.
Difference between city and county government
Leadership of each branch at the local, state and national levels.
Role of the legislative, executive and judicial branch at each level.
ABLE TO DO
Discuss city vs. county government
Discuss city vs. state government
Create poster showing understanding of 3 branches and 3 levels of government
Instructional Strategies
Text
PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Notes
Video Series (State and Local Government, 3 Branches of Government)
Internet Project on local and state government
Assessment Strategies
Chapter Test
Unit Test
Poster of local and state government
Resources
Morgan County Government Website
Actual State of Colorado Constitution
Explore Colorado's State Constitution In-Depth (Glencoe)
Local Government Activity (Glencoe)
Projects and Activities
Poster showing powers and duties of local government.
Poster showing powers and duties of state government.
