USC Aiken School of Education Lesson Plan Template

(see detailed lesson plan guide and rubric)

Template
Candidate Name: Charity Stroman
Lesson Title: Government: Local. State, and National Government
Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s) 3rd grade
Number of Students: 25
Date: 4/27/2020
Duration: 43 minutes
Standards & Indicators: 3-3.5 Outline the structure of state government, including the branches of government
(legislative, executive, and judicial), the representative bodies of each branch (general
assembly, governor, and supreme court), and the basic powers of each branch.
Learning Objective: The student will be able to describe the differences between local, state, and the national
government.
Assessment: Pre-Assessment: Formative Assessment: Summative Assessment:
See the lesson plan guide for
suggested assessments. Ask students what they What are the responsibilities Unit Quiz
Attach a copy of all rubrics, know about the levels of of the local government?
checklists, rating sheets, and government.
scoring guides you will use.
What are the responsibilities
of the state government?

What are the responsibilities

of the national government?

Differentiation  If students have trouble seeing the PowerPoint to take notes, they can move to the
Diversity for Student Learning

carpet to see better.

 Early finishers should independently read at their desk.
Accommodations

Modifications

Grouping Students: This is a whole group lesson.

Materials/Resources:  Levels of Government PowerPoint
Attach a copy of all handouts  Levels of Government Foldable
for your lesson.  Smart Board

Educational Technology:  Smart Board

 Levels of Government PowerPoint
Pedagogical Strategies: ☐ Anticipation Guide ☐ Direct instruction/lecture ☐ Mnemonic device
See the lesson plan guide for ☐ Brainstorming ☐ Demonstration ☐ Drawing/artwork
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suggested strategies. Attach
a copy of all activity sheet(s)
to your lesson plan.
Lesson Structure/
Procedures:
See the lesson plan guide for
step-by-step procedures.
Include:
 Launching the lesson
with a strong opening
 Opportunity for students
to explore
 Direct teaching
 Opportunity for students
to practice
 Assessment embedded
throughout the lesson
 A meaningful closure
Safety Considerations:
Follow Up:
Questioning:
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☐ Graphic organizer/concept map ☐ Hands-on manipulatives ☐ Movement
☒ Structured notetaking ☐ Small groups ☐ Music
☐ Analyze image, photo, or object ☐ Inquiry stations ☐ Video
☐ Annotate or highlight text ☐ Gallery Walk ☐ Roleplay
☐ Guided practice ☐ Turn & Talk ☐ Game
☐ Quick Writes ☐ Think-Pair-Share ☐ Project
☐ Inquiry Learning Cycle ☐ Other:
Structured note taking is a good skill to that can help you stay organized and follow along
during classes. Taking structured notes in class helps improve information retention and
impart note-taking skills they can use in their professional lives.
ENGAGE: (5 minutes)
 The teacher will begin the lesson by asking students what they know about the
levels of government. The teacher will give the students about 30 seconds to think
then allow 3-4 students go to the board and write on one side of the board what they
know.
EXPLORE: (3 minutes)
 One student will pass out the Levels of Government Foldable to their classmates.
 The students will have about 2 minutes to fold the foldable and get their supplies out
to take notes while the teacher goes over the PowerPoint.
EXPLAIN: (20 minutes)
 After students go the board to write what they know the teacher will bring up the
Levels of Government PowerPoint.
 The teacher and the class will go through the PowerPoint together. As the class
moves through the PowerPoint the teacher will go through the statements that the
students wrote at the beginning of class and explain if the students were right or not
correct in their thinking.
EVALUATE: (10 minutes)
 To evaluate the students at the end of the lesson the teacher will ask the following
questions:
1. What are the responsibilities of the local government?
2. What are the responsibilities of the state government?
3. What are the responsibilities of the national government?
 The students will raise their hands and answer the questions. At the end of the week
there will be a unit quiz.
END: (5 minutes)
 Two- three students will give a summary of what they learned during the lesson.
 The teacher will then give the students the Branches of Government Worksheet for
the students to cut out and glue in their Social Studies notebook for homework
All classroom rules apply.
For students who do not understand during independent reading time the teacher will pull a
small group and go over what the students do not understand. If students can grasp the
understanding of the Levels of Government, the class will move on to the Executive Branch.
Knowledge and comprehension Application and analysis Creation and evaluation
 What are the
What are the 3 levels of What is the separation of responsibilities of the
government? powers? local government?
 What are the
responsibilities of the
state government?
 What are the
responsibilities of the
national government?
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Linking Theory to Social cognitive theory: Learning occurs in a social context through observation,
Practice: imitation, and modeling (Bandura). Teachers focus on demonstration and repetition. 
See the lesson plan guide for The teacher is focusing on demonstrating and repeating the material in different
suggested theoretical
perspectives. The theory you
ways to make sure that the student has an understanding.
select should support the
teaching strategies and
groupings described in your
lesson plan.
Reference(s):

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