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Which subject	History
What topic	Legislative Branch
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Legislative Branch

Topic

Legislative Branch

Objectives

Understand the structure and function of the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government.
Identify the roles of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Explain the process of how a bill becomes a law.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Projector and computer for presentation
Handouts with a summary of key points
Worksheets for group activities
Access to online resources (for research tasks)

Grade/Age Group

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Subject

History

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Standards

This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, focusing on the structure and functions of government.

Homework

Assign students to write a short paragraph about their understanding of the legislative process. Students will submit this in a written format at the next class without presenting it.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Brief overview of the Legislative Branch and its importance in governance.
2	Exploring the Structure	10	Discuss the roles of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Use a visual aid to show the structure.
3	The Legislative Process	10	Explain the journey of a bill becoming law. Use a flowchart to illustrate the steps involved.
4	Group Activity	5	Students break into small groups to discuss a recent bill and its implications.
5	Wrap-Up and Q&A	5	Summarize the key points of the lesson and open the floor for any questions. Introduce homework assignment.

Assessment

Informal assessment through student participation in discussions and group activities.
Review of the homework assignments in the next class without presentations.

Conclusion

This lesson plan provides an engaging and informative structure to help students understand the Legislative Branch of the U.S. government. By integrating visual aids, group activities, and a clear focus on standards, students will grasp essential concepts effectively.