Democracy Spreads Its Branches:

A Student Guide to the Three Branches
of the United States Government
Authors:
Janie Bailey
Angel Bodnar
Pat Perry
Flinn Elementary School



 

Grade Level: 5

Subjects:  Social Studies, Language Arts, Technology, Art, Music, and Study Skills.

Description:  This integrated unit immerses fifth grade students into a very difficult, albeit essential, topic.  Our goal is to present the study of the three branches of the United States Government in a way that will allow students to learn the responsibilities of each branch through hands on activities, technology, art, music, social studies, research, and language arts.  We hope these lessons will enhance your class study of United States civics. 

 
 
 
 
Lesson 1:
What Does a Tree Have To Do With Government
Lesson 2:
Who's the Boss?

Lesson 3:
Let the People Be Heard

Lesson 4:
Here Ye, Here Ye, Here Ye! 

Lesson 5:
What Do You Know About Your Government?