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Legislative Branch of the Government: History Speaks . . .

Legislative Branch of the Government: History Speaks . . . preview
Legislative Branch of the Government: History Speaks . . . preview

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Legislative Branch of the Government front and back cover with the Capitol, an Article I quote and the series list
Front and back cover of the History Speaks book
Title page naming author Julia Hargrove and illustrator Bron Smith, with a cartoon of three men in suits at a table
Inner title page with author and illustrator credits
Table of contents: Article I sections, Mock Congress Rules, Write Your Own Bill, Checks and Balances and more
Contents list for the whole book
Letter to the teacher or parent from Julia Hargrove explaining the bill-writing and mock Congress activities
Introductory note from the author
Article I, Sections I–II: original text on Congress and the House of Representatives beside a plain-English version
Page 5, first of four Article I text pages
Article I, Section III on the Senate in original and plain English: six-year terms, age 30, impeachment trials
Page 6, second Article I text page
Article I, Sections IV–V in original and plain English: elections, yearly meetings, quorums and house journals
Page 7, third Article I text page
Article I, Section VI on lawmakers' pay and limits, with a cartoon: 'Try again after you've lost the next election'
Page 8, last Article I text page
The Two Houses of Congress: chart of term, age, citizenship and residence rules, plus 10 House-or-Senate items
Student page 9 on the House and Senate

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The Legislative Branch of the Government: History Speaks . . .

This educational resource, designed for Grade 4 to Grade 8 students, prioritizes American history with a special focus on the legislative proceedings.

  • Topics Covered: Congressional roles, law-making processes, and differences between Senate and House.
  • Nature: Functional and academic but goes beyond simple facts presentations.
  • A unique aspect: Includes mock Congress sessions for practical learning implementation.

The resource emphasis extends to deciphering historical documents to nurture analytical skills in relevance to present sociopolitical contexts. This significant feature is expected to deepen student engagement and enhance learning outcomes.

The grade-level aptness of this material ensures that all students find it valuable regardless of their affinity or prior exposure towards Social Studies or American History.

Easily Integrable Teaching Aid

This comprehensive teaching aid comes with lesson plans carefully combined into flawless PDF files for effortless incorporation into diverse teaching styles:

  1. Suitable for whole group instructions in traditional classrooms.
  2. Also perfect for facilitating self-paced learning scenarios like homeschooling.
In conclusion,
The Legislative Branch of the Government: History Speaks . . introduces an immersive approach to history instruction by making factual information interactive thereby facilitating educators' endeavors in instilling timeless knowledge among enthusiastic young learners!

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