Instructional Video

Federalism: Crash Course Government and Politics #4

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Who has the power? Learners investigate the concept of federalism in the United States government and politics. They view a short video to understand and discuss the concept of who controls the laws around health care, taxes, and even speed limits! 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Extend lesson with PBS Federalism materials 
  • Create a series of questions for students to answer while they watch the video clip
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires audio and video technology for the entire class to view
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Provides animation and differentiation for learners 
  • Includes primary source quotes and documents for further research
Cons
  • None