Lesson 5: Democracy and Free Enterprise Overview: During this lesson the students will learn about the

foundation of the U.S. Government and primarily focus on its role. They will also be exposed to terms that they have not learned before. Learning Objectives: Students will be able to: Explain the functions of the three branches of the U.S. Government. Describe the basis of the U.S. economy and the challengers and opportunities of globalization. Standards: Warm Up: Look at the Agricultural map found on page 149. What does this map tell you about the United States? Answer: Its diverse with the regional differences: Ties back into the first chapter we studied. Materials Needed: Textbooks Note sheet Branches of U.S. Government Worksheet Read Aloud/Along The students will lead the reading starting on page 147 in their Social Studies book. Students will volunteer to read. However we will stop and discuss what we have read periodically. While following along with the reading we want to focus The following questions will be asked when reading each section: What are the three branches of U.S. Government? Describe the three branches: Legislative, Executive and judicial Who controls the U.S. economy?

While reading we will also pause to complete the two column chart. This chart will help students compare and contrast the different forms of power. The students will also complete the attached note sheet. Government 1. 2. 3. Economy 1. 2. 3.

Assessment: The students will be given the following task: You have decide to run for president of Barton Elementary. However when you get into power you decide that a few things need to be changed. In order to put change into action you must create your own bill, that must be passed by the rest of your classmates. Your bill must include the problem that is currently occurring, how you plan on stopping or implementing this rule and what the consequences are for breaking this rule. Rubric: This performance assessment will be graded on the rubric listed below: Exceeds Met Criteria Targets a specific problem. States the rule they want implemented. Has a punishment for if the rule is broken. Uses complete sentences and proper grammar. Unmet

Conclusion: In conclusion I will ask for a few volunteers to share their bill with the rest of their classmates. The students will then give positive feedback on each others bill and whether or not they would want it as a rule for their classroom.