The Democratic Process Lesson 5: People and the Government

This is lesson 5 utilizing The Democratic Process by Mark Friedman. The unit will prepare students to understand Greek and Roman influences on democracy in the United States, identify individual rights and freedoms, determine the difference between protected and unprotected rights, examine the rule of law, and evaluate the relevance of modern-day government. The activities in the unit will allow students the opportunity to participate in close reading, annotate text, and collaborate on research projects to gain a deeper understanding of democracy, government, and the rule of law.

The unit will prepare students to understand Greek and Roman influences on democracy in the United States, identify individual rights and freedoms, determine the difference between protected and unprotected rights, examine the rule of law, and evaluate the relevance of modern-day government. The activities in the unit will allow students the opportunity to participate in close reading, annotate text, and collaborate on research projects to gain a deeper understanding of democracy, government, and the rule of law.

This resource uses a book that is on the Florida Department of Education's reading list. This book is not provided with this resource.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: Constitution, Rule of Law, Federalists, Political System, Separation of Powers, Ratify, Democratic Process, Checks and Balances, Bicameral Congress, Framers of the Constitution, Chambers, The Great Compromise, Mark Friedman, Friedman, civics, integrated lesson plan
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Text Resource,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades 6-12

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