Topic: Political Parties

Time frame Two weeks

Does the two-party system work Effectively in todays society?
Essential
Question

Standards (state  Time, continuity, and change

and national)  Individuals, groups, and institutions
 Power, authority, and governance
 Civic ideals and practices
 SS.CV.1.9-12: Distinguish the rights, roles, powers, and responsibilities of individuals and institutions in the political
system
 SS.CV.4.9-12: Explain how the U.S. Constitution established a system of government that has powers, responsibilities,
and limits that have changed over time and are still contested while promoting the common good and protecting rights.
 SS.CV.5.9-12: Analyze the impact of personal interest and diverse perspectives on the application of civic dispositions,
democratic principles, constitutional rights, and human rights.
 SS.CV.6.9-12: Describe how political parties, the media, and public interest groups both influence and reflect social and
political interests.
 SS.CV.9.9-12: Evaluate public policies in terms of intended and unintended outcomes and related consequences.

Vocabulary  Political Parties  Open primary  Speaker of the house

 Electorate  Secret ballot  Majority and minority floor
 Candidate  Popular vote  Whig party
 Political spectrum  Elector  Federalists
 Two-party system  Electoral college  Democratic-republican
 Multiparty system  Electoral votes  Civil War
 Coalition  Plank  Know nothing
 Precincts  Public opinion  Bull Moose
  Independent voters  Mass media
 General election  Propaganda
 Closed primary  Democrat
 Republican

People, Places, & People Places Events (list years)

Events
 Abraham Lincoln  North territories  Abolishment of slavery 1860’s
 Alexander Hamilton  South territories  Civil War
 Hebert Hoover  Washington, D.C  Stock market crash
 John Adams
 Ronald Reagan
 Donald trump
 Joseph Biden
 James Madison

Assessments Diagnostic Informal Formal

 Political  Classroom  Exit slips  Tests
spectrum assignments  Participation  Presentations
 Passing  Work samples
Bills (graphic organizers)

Lesson Plan Overview

Course Name: ___Government_____________ Class Period: ____1_______

Week of: _____October 10th-16th______________ Name: _____Melanie Lopez___________

Instructional Unit Essential Question:

Activities: M T W Th F
Lecture/discussion x x x X x Monday:
Demo/modeling x  What was the Origin/ start of the
Simulation political parties?
x
Group work x 
Lecture explaining how the Origin
of political parties.
 Students will be given a graphic
Organizer that sections off the
federalist, democratic-republicans
and their strengths, weaknesses,
traits, and characteristics. And will
be a group discussion about the
parties.
Oral presentation Tuesday
Guided practice  How was the north and south split
Lab due to political association?
 Lecture discussing the north and
Reading Study Guides/
south’s beliefs, decisions, and traits.
Workbooks
And can participate in group
discussion, and read a section about
conflict between the North and south
in the textbook.
 Abolition of Slavery and the Civil
War will be a heavy focus in this
lecture.
Media Center X Wednesday:
Materials:  Who are important historical figures
for each party, and what was their
Graphic Organizer x x influence?
Paper/Markers x  A lecture talking about influencing
historical political figures that
caused major changes in the USA.
 The students will work in groups and
write about historical political figures
and compare two from today to back
then.
 Quiz will be an exit slip based off of
the essential question of the day.
Text Book x x Thursday:
SmartBoard x x x  What are the beliefs and stances of
each political party?
Evaluation:
 Students will be taken to the media
Written response X x
Oral response x x x center to use any resources available
to write down information about
present day political parties and their
beliefs, stances, and characteristics.
 A mini discussion about each party
and the students can take an online
Quiz that places them on the political
spectrum.
 Before the end of class students will
right down on a sheet of paper where
they lie on the spectrum and hand it to
me.

Quiz x Friday
Test  Where do you lie on the political
Special considerations:
spectrum and how does it impact
Preferential Seating Copy of notes if needed your life?
Tutoring Sessions
Daily agenda
Study guides if needed  In the first half of class Students will
Extended time on tests if needed get into groups that are similar to
their spot on the spectrum. They talk
amongst themselves on how their
spot on the spectrum impacts their
life. Ex; groups: social liberalism,
conservatism, social democracy,
liberals
 The second half of class will be
devoted to the students writing bills
on posters and explaining why some
bills should be passed and why
should be rejected.
Lesson Plan Overview

Course Name: _____Government___________ Class Period: _____1______

Week of: _____October 17th-23rd______________ Name: ___Melanie Lopez_____________

Instructional Unit Essential Question:

Activities: M T W Th F
Lecture/discussion x x x x Monday:
Demo/modeling x x  What are characteristics of each
Simulation political party?
 Review of what happened Friday
Group work x x with their posters if a group did not
finish. Going into depth about
characteristics of modern day
political parties and looking at
people who represent them.
 Talking about Donald Trump and
Joseph Biden and seeing how their
beliefs differ.
Oral presentation x Tuesday
Guided practice x  Why do the symbols of the
Lab republican and democratic party
matter?
Reading Study Guides/ x  Class will be split into groups of 4
Workbooks
and each group will make a poster
(online or on a canvas) about the
political party symbols and write
down their reasoning on why it’s an
important reflection of each group.
Media Center Wednesday:
Materials:  What is the proper order for how
bills are passed?
Graphic Organizer x  Lecture on how bills are passed
Paper/Markers x today. A short demonstration of
having participants (students) come
up and pretend it’s the real process
and see which bills pass and which
don’t. Ex; someone will be majority
chair, minority chair, clerk, etc.
Text Book x x Thursday:
SmartBoard x x x  Why can’t there be a multiparty
Evaluation: system?
 How would affect our government
Written response x today?
Oral response x X  A short lesson on the multiparty
 system
 . Students will be given study guides
and the rest of the class to study for
tomorrows exam. This will be the
time for students to ask questions or
come to me if they need any help or
accommodations for tomorrows test
(extra time, read aloud, so another
specialized teacher can aid them)
Quiz Friday
Test x  Does a two-party system work today?
 TEST
Special considerations:
Preferential Seating Copy of notes if needed  Students will be given the class period
Tutoring Sessions Study guides if needed to complete the test. If any student
Daily agenda
Extended time on tests if needed needs accommodations it will be
addressed effectively to ensure they
have an equal chance at successfully
completing the exam.
 Study guide completed will be extra
credit (2 points)
 Test itself will be a short paragraph
about 5 of the vocabulary terms. And
the second part is a main essay
question based off of the units
Essential question.
Resources:
https://www2.gvsu.edu/klitzkee/efforts/schoolwork/northsouthpolitics.htm
https://www.history.com/topics/us-politics/republican-party
https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/abraham-lincoln/
https://www.usa.gov/how-laws-are-made#:~:text=Congress%20is%20the%20legislative%20branch,can%20propose%20a%20new%20law.
https://hoover.archives.gov/exhibits/great-depression
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-15/us-election-political-parties-explained-democrats-vs-republicans/12708296
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XQjsH5osUA
https://www.congress.gov/search?q=%7B%22source%22%3A%22legislation%22%2C%22party%22%3A%22Republican%22%7D
https://www.idrlabs.com/political-coordinates/test.php