Elbros+Samkough's+Project+Plan+2


 * Elbros Samkough's Project Plan #2 **

8th Grade U.S. Government
 * Subject Area **

Three Branches of the U.S. Government
 * Specific Topic **

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

Self-Check Quiz The "Three Branches of the U.S. Government Unit" will have students explore and understand the various aspects of U.S. government. Students will explore the three different branches (Executive, Judicial and Legislative) and discover how they work with each other towards the common goal of running our country. Students will understand the system of “Checks and Balances” and how they apply to each various branch. Students will understand each “Check” and “Balance” that is appropriate for each branch of government.
 * Activity Type **
 * Topic Overview **
 * Task **

Students will be able to define each branches duty in the government.

Students will be able to list requirements of each political office holder with in their respective branch. After receiving all of the lessons and activities geared towards educating the students toward understanding; Checks and Balances and Terms and Requirements of each Branch Official, each student will be assessed of their knowledge via a Self-Check Quiz that will give them immediate feedback of their results. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Each student will be assessed through a “Self-Check Quiz” created through “Hot Potatoes” Quiz Creator. The students will receive immediate feedback as they answer each question. This is to prepare them for the Unit Assessment Evaluation that covers the entire unit.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18px;">Process **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18px;">Evaluation **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I've found in past experiences that immediate feedback gives students the understanding of whether or not they have mastered the content. Too often delayed feedback gives students a lack of confidence if they felt they did well only to find out they failed the assessment after a period of time. Instant feedback also aids the educator in determining the next course of action, whether it’s going over unclear material or continuing onto another lesson. Also instant feedback creates data that can be used to tell whether or not the method of teaching the educator used was effective.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18px;">Reflection **