Quickwrite: Choose ONE statement below and
write a paragraph about it.
• Explain the difference between a democracy and a dictatorship. Give
examples of each in complete sentences.
• List and describe three ways you see the presence of government in
your daily life.
• Finish this sentence: I consider myself a(n)
Republican/Democrat/Independent because… (Finish the sentence
and explain your choice.
• List and briefly describe the three branches of government.
• Consider one government issue that is important to you, and explain
what should be done about it.
Station Instructions
• Each table has a folder with instructions and materials for that station. Instructions and
links are also on my webpage.
• You will have about 30 minutes per station.
• You may not have time to complete every station assignment while you are there. Leftover
work will either be homework or done during remaining class time.
• When the timer sounds, put the instructions back into the folder and put your work into
your own folder.
• When the timer sounds, rotate CLOCKWISE to the next station.
• Make sure your name is on every piece of paper.
Government Stations Rubric
• Democrat or Republican? (online quiz) and political parties chart
______/50
• Branches of government song and graphic organizer ______/50
• “Fakebook” page on a major government official
______/50
• Current Event (government)
______/50
• TOTAL
______/200
Current Event Analysis: Find and analyze one current
event related to United States or Georgia government.
• Title of article__________________________________________________________________
• Web address ___________________________________________________________________
• News source___________________________________________________________________
• Written by_________________________________
Publication date__________________
• Summarize your article. BRIEFLY answer the 5 W’s and the H as described in the article.
• How does this article relate to the domain of government?
• New vocabulary and/or concepts: What are two words, ideas, or concepts that are mentioned in this article
that are new to you? Define and explain each one.
• Can you determine the author’s opinion of this issue from the article? What is this article trying to
persuade a reader to believe or think?
• Do you agree or disagree with the author’s perspective? Why or why not?
• Why did you choose this article? What makes it interesting to you?
• Why is this important or relevant to your life? What personal connection can you make?
Branches of government song
and flip book
• Song: Listen and create flip book on next slide. You may use your
notes, book, internet, etc., to help you with this activity.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mt5K4ZK0ILY
BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT YouTube
Educational video reviewing The United States Government,
it's parts and functions.
Watch now...
Branches of Government Flip Book
• Cover:
• WHAT? Name that branch and illustrate it.
• Inside:
• WHERE? Location of the national and the state branch.
• WHO? Groups or individuals involved in each branch.
• WHY? List three main responsibilities of each branch.
• WHEN/HOW LONG? List the length of time members of this
branch serve.
Political parties video and chart
Make a chart listing five key positions (each) by the Democrat and the
Republican parties.
• http://us-political-parties.findthebest.com/
• Watch and explain in your own words why political parties might be
considered mind control.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eInuuLp1Dw
Mind Control in American Politics YouTube
SUPPORT BOILINGFROGSPOST.COM: http://ur1.ca/g527g
TRANSCRIPT AND SOURCES:
http://www.corbettreport.com/?p=8608 Having been
immersed in the left/right facade ...
Watch now...
Republican or Democrat? (online quiz)
• http://www.gotoquiz.com/republican_or_democrat_1
“Fakebook” Page
Create a “Fakebook” page on a state government official (governor,
lieutenant governor, representative, etc.).
Be sure to include appropriate and relevant friends, followers, enemies,
posts with comments, photos, etc.
Template:
http://www.classtools.net/FB/home-page