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Which subject	History
What topic	What is government? What types of government are there and what are the characteristics of each
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

What is Government? What Types of Government Are There and What Are the Characteristics of Each?

Objectives

• Understand the definition of government.
• Identify and describe various types of government (e.g., democracy, authoritarianism, monarchy, etc.).
• Analyze the characteristics and principles that differentiate each type of government.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen for presentations
• Handouts with key definitions and characteristics of government types
• Sticky notes and pens for group activity
• Access to online resources (if applicable)

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 11

Subject

History

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (Minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the topic and importance of government. Ask students if they know different types of government.
2	Definition of Government	5	Define what government is and its role in society using a clear and concise explanation.
3	Types of Government	10	Present information on various types of government, such as democracy, authoritarianism, monarchy, etc. Include characteristics and examples.
4	Group Activity	5	Divide students into small groups. Give each group a type of government to discuss and identify its characteristics. Students will write key points on sticky notes.
5	Class Discussion	4	Reconvene as a class and have each group share their findings without presentations. Students will place their sticky notes on the whiteboard for reference.
6	Homework Assignment	1	Assign homework where students will write a short reflection on what they learned about government types and their characteristics, to be submitted in the next class.

Homework

• Reflective writing assignment on what students learned about government types and their characteristics. This will be collected and checked without requiring presentations from students.

Assessment

• Participation in group activity and class discussion.
• Completion of the homework assignment to assess individual understanding of the topic.

Notes

• Ensure all students have equal opportunities to contribute during discussion and group activities.
• Be prepared to provide further examples or clarification on types of government if students express confusion.

Lesson script