3 Branches of United States Government

WebQuest Description: The webquest is designed to have students explore the three branches of United States government to
better understand the system, the processes, etc.
Grade Level: 9-12
Curriculum: Social Studies
Keywords: Government, United States
Published On:
Last Modified: 2016-06-27 10:43:00
WebQuest URL: http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=325372

When the Founding Fathers came together to create the new government of the United States, they decided to establish 3 branches
of government to ensure that no one person or group would become to powerful. The three branches of government are the executive
branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. Each branch is balanced by the powers of the other two branches. This
separation is described in the first three articles, or sections, of the Constitution.

Students will be working in groups of 3-4 today completing a WebQuest to gain an understanding of the three branches of
government of the United States. Students will be able to answer specific questions about the three branches of government.
Students will also view a variety of media resources to gain better knowledge of how the government functions. Each group will
present one of the branches using either PowerPoint or Prezi. Each presentation should include:TitleDescription of BranchFunctions
of BranchCurrent Leaders of BranchHow the branch uses checks and balances when functioning with other branchesWhich articles
give the branch its' powerPicturesVideo (optional)

Step 1Using the following website, click on the three branches of government worksheet and print it
out.http://bradyamgov.weebly.com/232-three-branches-of-our-government-worksheet.htmlStep 2For questions on the worksheet,
watch the first video titled "Branches of Government" and the second video titled "Separation Powers and Checks and Balances
Crash Course." Using the videos as a reference, answer the questions on the worksheet to your best ability. Step 3After you
have completed the worksheet, use the following website to play the game "Branches of Government" to better understand each role
of each branch.http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/government/branches_government.htmStep 4Using the following
website, answer the quiz questions using the knowledge you have learned throughout the
webquest. https://www.teachervision.com/assessment/quiz/three-branches-of-government/74180.htmlTake the quiz until you
receive a 100% pass rate. Make sure to screen shot the results and email them to the teacher.Step 5Students will use either
PowerPoint or Prezi to create a presentation on one branch of the U.S. government. Students will be grouped into 3-4 students by the
teacher. Presentations must include:TitleDescription of BranchFunctions of BranchCurrent Leaders of BranchHow the branch uses
checks and balances when functioning with other branchesWhich articles give the branch its' powerPicturesVideo (optional)

Students will be evaluated on:Completion of WebQuest questionsContent and Presentation of PowerPoint/Prezi (Rubric Attached)

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At the conclusion of this WebQuest you will be able to describe in detail the functions of each branch of government, including their
ability of checks and balances over the other branches.Also, each group will give a presentation detailing one of the branches of
government. After all groups have presented all students should have a thorough knowledge of each branch of government.

Teachers are welcome to use this webquest for educational purposes in their classroom.

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