Branches of US Government
Free to teach as-is — the teacher guide, student handout, and slides are included.
Free — we'll email you an access link. Google Docs format.
Objective
I can explain how the three branches of the U.S. government work separately and together.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 3:50Vetted channel
We don't generate video — this one is by TED-Ed on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Name the three branches of the U.S. government.
Describe the main responsibility of the legislative branch.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe a situation where the legislative branch makes a decision, and then explain how the executive branch and the judicial branch would be involved. Describe a situation where the executive branch makes a decision, and then explain how the legislative branch and the judicial branch would be involved. ”
Sample answer included in the free materials
Get the materials
Teacher guide, student handout, and slides — free, in Google Docs format
Teacher Guide
Complete lesson plan with answer keys and alternate activities
Student Handout
Printable worksheet
Slides
Ready to present
We'll ask for your email to send your access link — nothing else.
Teaching a group at a different level?
Where are your students right now? We'll rebuild this lesson to match — including the teacher guide, student handout, and slides, saved to your Google Drive.
Adapt This Lesson