The Basics of American Government:

The Three Branches

Summary:
This unit is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of American government for the
first time. This unit is crafted to give students an educational experience that is engaging,
meaningful, and interactive. The following will break down each day’s lesson.

Table of Contents:

Day 1: The Origins of American Government: The Constitutional Convention

Students will learn background information on the formation of the United States
government.

Day 2: The Judicial Branch: You Are the Supreme Court

Students will learn about the Judicial Branch by participating in an interactive experience
that makes them Supreme Court Justices.

Day 3: The Legislative and Executive Branch: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Students will learn about the Judicial and Executive Branch by exploring how a bill
becomes a law.

Day 4: The Basics of American Government Review: An Interactive Lesson

Students will engage with an interactive website to learn more about and review the three
branches of American government.

Day 5: The Three Branches of American Government: Quiz and Poster Project
Students will take a short quiz on the basics of American government and its three
branches and design a poster to demonstrate their knowledge about each branch.