Fifth-Sixth grade Flip Charts

Elementary SchoolSS.5.1.3.4aStandard: Civics-Government4. (A) explains the functions of the three branches of federal government (e.g., legislative-makes laws, executive-enforces laws,judicial-interprets laws).Explanation of Indicator:Cognitive Level (A); Three Story Intellect (2) explains (how/why)Main Concept:Functions of three branches of the federal government of U.S.Embedded Concepts:Legislative branchExecutive branchJudicial branchState/federal governmentHouse of RepresentativesInstructional Examples/Resources:Graphic organizers (mobiles, posters) – classifying each branch3-column organizert-chart (cause/effect)simulations – role play each branch (see benchmark 3, KS standards)collage – illustrate each branchItem Specifications:• Multiple choice, one correct answer• Only the specified concepts associated with each branch of government may be assessed: legislative makes laws; executiveenforceslaws; judicial-interprets laws. Other specific functions of the branches of government may not be assessed, but maybe used in stimuli and distracters.• Visual stimuli are acceptable under this indicator (e.g., web diagrams, bulleted lists, flow charts).Formative Performance Suggestions:Explain specific functions of the three branches by creating a mobile, poster, brochure, PowerPoint2