Web Scavenger Hunt Lesson Plan Worksheet
Blog or Wiki Address: http://threebranchesofgovernment.blogspot.com/
Subject Matter: History/Social Studies
Grade Level: Third Grade
Lesson Objective: Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the three branches of government (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial).
Subject Matter Content Standard: 3.4 Students understand the role of rules and laws in our daily lives and the basic structure of the U.S. government. (Understand the three branches of government, with an emphasis on local government.)
Student Research Questions:
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
1. What is the main job of the Legislative Branch? http://library.thinkquest.org/5873/legislative.htm
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2. The Legislative Branch consists of what two groups? http://www.whitehouse.gov/our-government/legislative-branch
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3. The Senate is composed of how many Senators? http://www.whitehouse.gov/our-government/legislative-branch
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4. The House has several powers assigned to it, including what? http://www.whitehouse.gov/our-government/legislative-branch
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EXECUTIVE BRANCH
5. What does the Executive Branch of Government do? http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/national/executive.html
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6. Who is the commander in Chief of the military? http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/government/national/executive.html
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7. What five departments make up the Executive Branch? http://bensguide.gpo.gov/6-8/government/national/executive.html
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JUDICIAL BRANCH
8. What court holds the most power in the country? http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/government/national/judicial.html
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9. What do the Courts decide? http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/government/national/judicial.html
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10. Congress has established how many federal courts of appeals and federal district courts? http://usa.usembassy.de/government-judicial.htm
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Assessment: In what ways did the use of the Internet promote student learning? How will you assess student learning with this assignment?
The Internet allows twenty four hour access to learning. It provides a vast amount of information ready for students to research. I will assess my students learning by checking if they have provided the correct answers. The questions ask for specific answers, so it will be obvious to me whether they went to the website for the information or not.
