Foundations of American Government unit contains 3 learning experiences.
Learning Experiences (Lessons) in Foundations of American Government Each learning experience takes about 45 minutes to teach in the device-enabled classroom.
Forms of Government
Students consider why countries form governments. Then they compare different forms of government. Finally, they consider the advantages of democratic governments compared to authoritarian governments.
Systems of Government
Students compare different systems of government: parliamentary, federal, confederal, and unitary. They explore some of the strengths and weaknesses of each system and identify real life examples of each system. Then they draw a diagram representing one of the systems.
The Declaration of Independence
Students identify how English policies and responses to colonial concerns led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. They examine John Locke’s idea of natural rights and analyze the ideas and complaints set forth in the Declaration of Independence through a close reading of each section of the document.
