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- “You Better Check Yourself!”: Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances in the US Government - 8th Grade
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Through role playing as one of the three branches of government regarding a congressional decision made in 2000, learners explore the concept of separation of powers and checks and balances.
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Classroom Considerations
- This lesson will take some time to review and prepare before presenting to your class, but is a very rich and valuable resource
- Learners may need a more detailed review of each of the branches before beginning the scenarios
Pros
- Worksheets include role-playing scenarios, small group discussion prompts, primary and secondary source documents, and an assessment on the three branches of government
- Very detailed instruction guidelines and talking points provided
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