Political Systems (Types of Government)

Concept(s)/Key Understandings:
Students will understand and be able to identify political systems around the world
Students will be able to explain the voting patterns in the United States (Electoral
College) as the voting season begins
Academic Vocabulary:
Monarchy
Republic
Democracy
Theocracy
Dictatorship
Totalitarian
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture
Demonstration
Class room discussion
Computer Lab
Guided Practice:
20 min-Journal Entry: Big Dreams in India
20 min-Political Systems Review
10 min-Gummy Bear Illustrations
Independent Practice:
20 min-Journal Entry: Big Dreams in India
40 min- isidewith.com (Political Survey)
Check for Understanding:
Group research on trending polls
Lesson/Resources/Materials:
Devices
Computer lab
Notes
Books
Visual aides
ELPS:
All ELPS for this section
Differentiation:
Mods and accommodations