WGU D674 TASK 1: ELEMENTARY SOCIAL
STUDIES METHODS |PASSED ON FIRST
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AT WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
D674 Task 1 Modified Lesson Plan Template
Standards and Objectives
State/National Academic Standard(s):
Elementary Social Studies 37 §113.716. Social Studies, Grade 5, Beginning with School Year 2011-2012
The student understands the framework of government created by the U.S. Constitution of 1787
. The student is expected to:
(A) identify and explain the basic functions of the three branches of government;
https://tea.texas.gov/system/files/all_ELEM_TEKS_2ndRdg.pdf
Learning Objective(s):
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify the three branches of the government and
explain the functions of the three. Students will share their understanding through a group
presentation using at least two sources, aiming for a 3 out of 3 on a rubric assessing clarity and use
of evidence.
Materials
Article from Montesquieu
Google Slides or Canva
Notebook paper
Presentation Rubric
Compare and contrast blank graphic organizer
Paper of description of the 3 separations of powers
Technology