Types of Government Lesson and Practice Activities | Print & Digital | Microsoft
This lesson examines and compares various forms of government found around the world. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 6-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a fun “4 Pics, 1 Word” warm-up, then a “Classify” activity reviews the differences between limited and unlimited political systems. Create a graphic organizer that explains and compares traits of various types of governments. Next, three practice activities and 2 games challenge students to apply the new concepts: Vocab Review, Picto-Words, Creative Writing, Quiz Show, Speed Game. Finally, an exit ticket activity challenges students to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different types of government systems. Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 6E PowerPoint Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- 4 Practice Activities
- 1 Exit Ticket
- 2 Class Review Games
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
6-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “4 Pics, 1 Word” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: ”Classify” Governments Activity
- Explain: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
- Elaborate: Practice Activities - ”Picto-Words”, ”Leaders”, ”Vocabulary Review”
- Evaluate: Exit Ticket Activity
- Extend: “Quiz Show” & “Speed Game”
Vocabulary:
- Absolute Monarchy, Dictatorship, Direct Democracy, Constitutional Monarchy, Representative Democracy, Anarchy, Theocracy, Tyranny, Limited Government, Unlimited Government, Constitution, Citizenship, Dictator, Inherit, Tyrant, Representative, Non-Democratic Government, Monarch, Prime Minister, President, Democratic, Oligarchy, Government, Authoritarian
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS
Total Pages: 119
Time: 3-4 Days
Grades: 5-12