Three Branches of Government Webquest

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Webquest

When the American people= won their independence from British in 1786, they had to decide what kind of government they should form. They had to be careful and form a government w= here there would not just be one person who had all the power. After the Article= s of Confederation were written, Congress was able to make laws, approve the law= s, and act as a court to settle disagreements between the states, but this beg= an to create problems. The delegates decided to create three branches of government instead of one. Each would have a certain role to fulfill. The Legislative Branch would make the laws. An Executive Branch would carry out the laws. A Judicial Branch would settle differences about the meaning of the laws. Today you will take on the role as a reporte= r. It is your goal to report back to the class how our United States Government works.

TASK

Tas= k #1: Inspiration
You will cre= ate an Inspiration web which will include the Three Branches of Government, the du= ties of each branch, and important roles/persons in each branch.

Tas= k #2: Scavenger Hunt = Quiz
Complete a scavenger hunt quiz of the Three Branches of Government. =

PROCESS

To find graphics and additional information use links in the resources section. (Scroll down)

Inspiration Project&nb= sp;

1. Go to Inspiration 7 on the desktop/launcher on your computer.
2. Include the following in your Inspiration Web/Outline:
   a. title (Three Branches of Government)
    b. name of each branch
    c. the duties of each branch
    d. important roles/persons in each branch
    e. 3 graphics (one that will represent each branch)
    f. font and color (your own choice)
    g. 3-5 brief facts
2. Go to your folder (student #) and save your Inspiration project.
4. Print

Scavenger H= unt Quiz (Use skimming and scanning strategies to complete the quiz)
After all you have done, you are an expert on the Three Branches of Government. You will individually complete the scavenger hunt quiz.
1. Click on Page, Edit with M= icrosoft Word. Complete quiz using Mic= rosoft Word.
2. Save in your (student #) folder assigned by teacher.
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RESOURCES

Executive Branch Websites
Ben's Guide to Government: Executive Branch
The White House: Executive Branch
ThinkQuest Executive Branch
Exploring American Federalism http://www= .cleveland.k12.oh.us/federalism/executive.htm
Kids at Law http://clerkkids.house.= gov/
Facts Monster<= /a>
http://teacher.scholastic.com/researchtools/articlearchives/civi= cs/index.htm

Judicial Branch Websites: Ben's Guide to Government: Judicial Branch
The White House: Judicial Branch
ThinkQuest Judicial Branch
Exploring American Federalism http://www.= cleveland.k12.oh.us/federalism/judicial.htm
Kids at Law http://clerkkids.house.= gov/
Facts Monster<= /a>
http://teacher.scholastic.com/researchtools/articlearchives/civi= cs/index.htm

Legislative Branch Websites: Ben's Guide to Government: Legislative Branch
The White House: Legislative Branch
ThinkQuest Legislative Branch
Exploring American Federalism http://w= ww.cleveland.k12.oh.us/federalism/legislative.htm
Kids at Law http://clerkkids.house.= gov/
Facts Monster<= /a>
http://teacher.scholastic.com/researchtools/articlearchives/civi= cs/index.htm

CONCLUSION

Congratulations! You've studied the three branches of government and are beginning to understand how our government works. You will make a great American citizen! <= /p>

Resources/References
Example of Inspiration
Inspiration Template
Quiz

CREDITS

http://office.mic= rosoft.com/clipart/default.aspx
http://www.kidsdomain= .com/clip/index.html
http://w= ww.cleveland.k12.oh.us/federalism/legislative.htm
http://clerkkids.house.gov/&nbs= p;
http://w= ww.cleveland.k12.oh.us/federalism/judicial.htm
http://= www.cleveland.k12.oh.us/federalism/executive.htm
http://be= nsguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/branches.html
www.trumanlibrary.org/.../ 3branches/front.htm
http://teacher.scholastic.com/researchtools/arti= clearchives/civics/index.htm