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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ports in the Storm

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore national security issues related to the possibility of a Dubai-owned company operating an American port. Opinions are solicited and debated.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Read My Lips

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners research and examine Florida's government and the three branches of government. They write and present campaign speeches that explain the reasons why they would be the best candidates for governor.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Utah's Judicial Branch

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explain that the judicial branch of Utah's government interprets laws and reviews the consitutionality of laws.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Three Branches of Utah's Government

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explain the relationship between Utah's three branches of government.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Three Branches of Government

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended for early elementary students, ReadWorks provides an information text about the three branches of government. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.