Introduction+to+Government+(K-2nd)

 **Introduction to Government** (K-2nd Social Studies/Writing/Language) By Tracey Hoover



Standards: Social Studies- ACC 2.1.1.b Identify functions of governments. ACC 2.4.2.d Distinguish among local, state, and national government and identify representative leaders at these levels such as mayor, governor, and president. Language- CFU 0201.7.2 Experience and respond to a variety of media (e.g., books, audio tapes, video, film, computer, illustrations). CFU 0201.3.1 Write to describe, entertain, and inform. CFU 0201.1.6 Identify and write complete sentences correctly. CFU 0201.3.8 Continue to add descriptive words and details to writing. CFU 0201.8.5 Participate in the creation of graphic organizers (KWL charts, diagrams). Technology- NETS II. Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.


 * Explanation:**
 * This lesson is a 50 minute lesson designed as an introduction to Government. Students will be exposed to VERY BASIC photos and information about leaders in the Federal Government, with a focus on the president. The PowerPoint that accompanies this lesson is designed to SPARK discussion among teacher and students and an interest in the current president. It is expected that a follow-up lesson will focus on leaders in State and Local Governments.

Procedures:** 1. The teacher has reserved the Mobile Computer Lab and has brought it to the room. 2. The teacher has downloaded the "Barack Obama" PowerPoint on the teacher's computer. 3. The teacher has downloaded the "Barack Obama" Kidspiration Template and has loaded it on each of the mobile lab computers. This can be done by copying the template to a jumpdrive or the server and then downloading it to each computer. *It is a time consuming process (about 15 - 30 minutes) but it is helpful to have the template for the lower grades to eliminate the time that would be used if each student had to create the document from scratch.
 * Prior to this lesson:**

Download the PowerPoint- Download the Kidspiration template-

1. The teacher will introduce the idea of government leaders and leadership responsibilities by showing the "Barack Obama" powerpoint to the class. It is VERY important that the powerpoint is used as a tool to spark discussion about the life of and responsibilities of the president. It is during the discussion that should accompany the images in the powerpoint that students share ideas, build background, and relate to the information. 2. The teacher will then distribute the laptops and have students turn on the computers, open the Barack Obama.kid template and then wait for further instructions. 3. Before proceeding, the teacher will make sure that all students have a working computer and that the template has opened correctly. 4. The teacher will then give the directions for completing the graphic organizer portion of the template and MODEL clicking, holding, and dragging to align images with titles. The directions for students are: **
 * During the Lesson:
 * Look at each picture and think about the name of the person or item.
 * Read the words in the word boxes.
 * Identify which words (names) go with each image.
 * Click, hold, and drag on an image to move it near the image it represents.
 * When you have all of the names beside the correct picture, you will see that the center of your template is now clear.



5. The teacher will assist as needed. It may be necessary to ensure that all students have successfully completed the graphic organizer. 6. The teacher will then model clicking on the "Writing View" button to switch from the graphic organizer (picture view) to the writing view. 7. The teacher will give instructions to students for the writing part of the lesson and model writing on the template. The directions for the students are:
 * Choose three of the items from the template and compose one sentence that describes important duties, responsibilities, or interesting facts about the item.
 * Click on the image of "a paper and pencil" at the top of the Kidspiration window. This will open the Writing View.
 * You will see one image line and one name line for each of the items.
 * Type the sentences you composed on the blue lines below names or images that the sentences represent. You may choose either the image or the name, so it is NOT necessary to write your sentence on both.
 * Click the "Name" icon at the top of the Kidspiration window. Type your name in the name box and then click OK. **** You will NOT see your name on the document but it will show when you print.

8. The teacher will assist students as needed.

9. When students have completed the assignment, they can print their work for display.


 * It is necessary to click File/Print on BOTH the Writing View and the Picture View for each student if they want both the written work and the graphic organizer to print.

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