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TEACHER: Terese FloresSubject: US GovernmentLesson Plan Title:

Article III

Grade Level: 12Unit: The Constitution

Aim: Is the check and balance system fair?

Virginia SOLs

The student will demonstrate knowledge of the Constitution of theUnited States byd. illustrating the structure of the national government outlined in Article I, Article II, andArticle III;

Technology Standards

:Technology Communication ToolsC/T 9-12.9The student will use a variety of media and formats to communicateinformation and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.-Determine the most effective tool, format, and style to communicate to specificaudiences.-Use technology-based options, including distance and distributed education, tocollaborate, research, publish, and communicate.-Practice self-directed use of advanced technology tools for communicating withspecific audiences.

NETS

:Creativity and InnovationStudents demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovativeproducts and processes using technology. Students:a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression.c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.d. identify trends and forecast possibilities.Communication and CollaborationStudents use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively,including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing avariety of digital environments and media.b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using avariety of media and formats.c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging withlearners of other cultures.d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

Objectives

1. Identify which branch is present in Article III.2. Identify the main job of the judicial branch.3. Identify the three branches of government that are involved in the checks andbalance system.4. Explain the checks each branch has power to do and what branch it checks.5. Construct a diagram that shows the powers of the 3 branches and how and whothey are checked by.

Procedures

Opening/Motivator

Interpret the political cartoon.Ask the following questions to lead discussion:-When was this cartoon drawn?-What is the picture representing?-Why is congress asking about the VP?-What is the significance of the cartoon?Focus:Over the last few days we have discussed the first three articles of the constitution.Today we will discuss how the constitution also has a way for the three branches touse their powers and responsibilities to check each other to keep our governmentbalanced.

Content - Important Information

Article III- Judicial BranchJudges are appointed for life.Judges interpret the ConstitutionChecks and Balances-Congress writes a bill BUT Supreme Court tells them if it’s Constitution AND thePresident can VETO it.-President can veto BUT Congress and overturn it.-President nominates the Supreme Court Justices BUT Congress votes on thenominees.

Practice Activity

1. Students will take a few minutes to read Article III to themselves.(Handout) As a class we will discuss:a. What branch is Article III about?---Judicialb. What is the main job of the judicial branch?---To determine if lawsand people are following the constitution.2. Each student will receive a blank copy of the checks and balancesdiagram. On the diagram they must include:a. Each of the 3 branches of governmentb. The main purpose of each branchc. One power for each branchd. One check for each branch There are no other rules; students can be creative as they want. Forexample: they can draw pictures or write complete sentences. The teacherwill provide crayons, color pencils and/or markets.

Evaluation:

Each student will receive an index card. On each of the card there is one of the branches of government, a power of a certain branch of government, ora power of a branch of government that can check a different branch.a. The teacher will ask a student with a power card and read what ison his/her card.b. The teacher will ask which branch of government has that power,and the student with that card should raise his hand.

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