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=**Elbros Samkough's Project Plan #1**=

Subject Area
8th Grade U.S. Government

Specific Topic
Three Branches of the U.S. Government

Audience
8th Grade Students (13-14 years of age)

Activity Type
Web Quest

Topic Overview
The "Three Branches of the U.S. Government" Web Quest activity will help students engage in finding out various tasks and objectives that correspond with each different branch of government. Each student will be able to identify and display examples of Legislative, Executive and Judicial duties and obligations. Each student will be able to explain the checks and balances of our system of government. Each student will also be able to identify at least one member of each branch at the federal and state level. The overall goal for this assignment is to have the student understand our government's system and procedures.

Task
Each student will pair up with a partner and complete each task of the Web Quests. There will be resources provided and I will provide guidance and assistance during the allotted time frame. Students will systematically research one member of each branch on a federal and state level. They will explain the procedures and duties of each branch. Explain the checks and balances system. Finally, the group will provide examples of past events that utilized a "check" of the checks and balances such as a veto or a judicial review.

Process
The Web Quest will be created using the web quest making site called www.zunal.com. I will fill in each required component that corresponds with my assignment tasks and provide an introduction/familiarization of the web quest to the class at the beginning of the assignment.

Evaluation
Each partnered group will be evaluated by using a rubric that is explained in detail prior to the start of the assignment.

Reflection
I've found in past experiences that Web Quest based assignments are very engaging and often lead to a higher level of learning for the student. It is often a break from the "chalk and talk" routine and often encourages group collaboration that can be helpful in creating a "team work" atmosphere and experience for a middle school level student.