Robert Rush LB Day 6 Legislative Branch Lesson Plan 6

Grade: 12 Grade American Government st Period: 1 Block Length: 78 minutes Objectives: J. I want my students to learn about how Congress organizes. Students will be able to: 1. Describe how and when Congress convenes. 2. Compare the roles of the presiding officers in the Senate and the House. 3. Identify the duties of the party officers in Congress. 4. Describe how committee chairmen are chosen and explain their role in the legislative process. K. I want my students to learn about the committees in Congress. Students will be able to: 1. Explain how the standing committees function. 2. Describe the duties and responsibilities of the House Rules Committee. 3. Compare the functions of joint and conference committees. Standards: Identify constitutional provisions of the legislative branch of the government of the United States. I. Congress in Action A. Congress Organizes B. Presiding Officers C. Party Officers D. Committee Chairmen E. Committees F. Bill Senate simulation II. Pre-Class preparation: A. Materials needed 1. Computer 2. PowerPoint program 3. Projector 4. Textbook/ portfolio B. Set-up 1. Projector 2. PowerPoint presentation ( opened to first slide) III. Instructional Procedures: A. Portfolio work Chapters 10-12. (20 minutes) B. Lecture notes on Congressional organization and Committees. (25 minutes) C. Work on portfolio primary sources. (25 minutes) IV. Evaluation: 1. Students responses to understanding. 2. Students comprehension of terminology. 3. Students ability to distinguish between. 4. Students will able to accurately explain. V. Self-evaluation: 1. Were the objectives met and do the students know the material? 2. Did the students successfully identify key? 3. Were the presentations informative and successful in relaying information? 4. Were students able to accurately explain and discuss? VI. Modifications: 1. Copies of notes for those who need them. 2. Extra time to complete any assignment.
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Robert Rush LB Day 6

Instructional Procedures include lecture and discussion concerning the National Legislature. This lecture/ discussion will include the topics of the bicameral Congress, the House of Representatives, the terms and membership of the House of Representatives. After lecture, students will break up into small groups and work on handout.