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Which subject	History
What topic	English Government's Influence on US colonial government
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

English Government's Influence on US Colonial Government

Objectives

• Understand the key principles of English government that influenced the development of colonial governance in America.
• Analyze the impact of English legal and political traditions on colonial institutions.
• Discuss how these influences shaped the framework of the United States government.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector for presentation
• Handouts with excerpts from the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, and colonial charters
• Access to online resources (if applicable)
• Note-taking materials (notebooks, pens)

Grade/Age Group

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Subject

History

Class Size

20 students

Duration

30 Minutes

Correspondence with National Curriculum

This lesson aligns with the US History standards focusing on the origins of American government, the influence of historical documents, and the comparative analysis of government systems.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Briefly introduce the topic. Highlight the importance of English government principles.
2	Lecture/Presentation	10 mins	Present key concepts: Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, and their effects on the colonies.
3	Group Discussion	5 mins	Divide students into small groups to discuss how these documents influenced colonial governance.
4	Activity	5 mins	Use handouts for students to identify key phrases that reflect English influence on colonial laws.
5	Summary and Q&A	3 mins	Recap the lesson's key points and open the floor for any questions.
6	Homework Assignment	2 mins	Assign students to write a brief summary comparing English and colonial government features without presenting in class.

Assessment

• Review homework assignments for understanding and engagement with the material.
• Monitor group discussions for participation and comprehension.

Homework

Students will write a one-page summary comparing at least two principles of English government that influenced colonial governance, due next class. They will submit this in writing; no presentations will be required.

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