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What age group	Year or Grade 10
What topic	3 branches of government
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Lesson Introduction: The Three Branches of Government

Hook: The Great Government Escape Room

Objective:

To engage students in the topic of the three branches of government by initiating a fun and interactive group activity.

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Introduction:

Imagine you’ve just entered a dimly lit room—one filled with clues, puzzles, and locks. You and your classmates are participants in an escape room challenge titled "The Great Government Escape." Your mission: decipher clues about the three branches of government to unlock the door before the time runs out!

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Activity Setup:

1. Divide the Class into Teams:

   • Break students into small groups of 4-5 members.

2. Distribute Clue Cards:

   • Each team receives a set of clue cards, each containing a fact or question about one of the three branches of government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.
   • Examples of clue cards:
     • "This branch makes the laws. What is it?"
     • "Which branch interprets the laws and ensures they are upheld?"
     • "Who is the head of this branch and is responsible for enforcing laws?"

3. Set the Scene:

   • Dim the lights (if possible) and play some suspenseful music in the background to create an escape room atmosphere.

4. Explain the Challenge:

   • Teams must solve their clues to uncover the codes that will help them “escape” the room.
   • Each correct answer will unlock a part of the description of the three branches of government.

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Transition into Lesson:

After 15 minutes of clue-solving, gather the teams back together. As each group shares their findings, connect their answers to a larger discussion about the roles and responsibilities of each branch of government.

Key Questions to Explore:

• How do these branches balance each other?
• Why is it important for our government to be divided this way?

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Conclusion:

By turning the introduction into an engaging escape room experience, you’ve not only sparked excitement for the lesson but also provided a foundation for understanding the significance of the three branches of government as essential components of our democracy. Let’s jump into our discussion and further unravel how these branches work together to shape our nation!