Robert Rush LB Day 1 Legislative Branch Lesson Plan 1 Grade: 12th Grade American Government Period: 1st Block

Length: 78 minutes Objectives: A. I want my students to learn about the National Legislature. Students will be able to: 1. Explain why the Constitution provides for a bicameral Congress. 2. Describe a term of Congress. 3. Identify how sessions of Congress have changed over time. B. I want my students to learn about how Congress is elected and the apportionment of Congress. Students will be able to: 1. Describe the size and terms of the House of Representatives. 2. Explain how House seats are reapportioned among the states after each census. 3. Describe a typical congressional election and congressional district. 4. Analyze the formal and informal qualifications for serving in the House. Standards: Identify constitutional provisions of the legislative branch of the government of the United States. Contrast rights and responsibilities of citizens in a representative democracy. I. Introduction to Congress A. National Legislature 1. Bicameral Congress 2. Terms 3. Membership B. House of Representatives 1. Terms 2. Membership 3. Reappointment 4. Elections 5. Qualifications C. Guided Practice- Outline for Compare and Contrast D. Portfolio work II. Pre-Class preparation: A. Materials needed 1. Computer 2. PowerPoint program 3. Projector 4. Textbook/ portfolio B. Set-up 1. Projector 2. PowerPoint presentation ( opened to first slide) III. Instructional Procedures: A. Lecture notes on Political Spectrum. (15 minutes) B. Take Political Identity Quiz. (15 minutes) C. Lecture/ Discussion notes on intro to Congress and House of Rep. (20 minutes) D. Guided practice/ Gerrymandering. (25 minutes) IV. Evaluation:

Robert Rush LB Day 1 1. Students responses to understanding. 2. Students comprehension of terminology. 3. Students ability to distinguish between. 4. Students will able to accurately explain. Self-evaluation: 1. Were the objectives met and do the students know the material? 2. Did the students successfully identify key? 3. Were the presentations informative and successful in relaying information? 4. Were students able to accurately explain and discuss? Modifications: 1. Copies of notes for those who need them. 2. Extra time to complete any assignment.

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Instructional Procedures include lecture and discussion concerning the National Legislature. This lecture/ discussion will include the topics of the bicameral Congress, the House of Representatives, the terms and membership of the House of Representatives. After lecture, students will break up into small groups and work on handout.