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WELCOME TO GOVERNMENT CLUB

WHAT IS GOVERNMENT CLUB?

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Government Club is a club at Moody Middle School.  It meets every 4th Wednesday of each month during Enrichment Mornings from 7:45 - 8:30.  In Government Club, students will learn about the three branches of government and then participate in live action role play, historical simulations, and online interactives to engage in authentic learning experiences involving the U.S. Government.

MEETING 1 - OCTOBER 28, 2015

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​In today's meeting you will learn the basics of the three branches of the U.S. government, why we have separation of powers, and how the three branches work together to run our nation.
The Three Branches of Government
Below is a summary of the three branches of government and their major duties.
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Understanding the Branches of Government
Click on the icon below to learn about the 3 major branches of government.
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Comments About Today's Meeting
Great first meeting today!  Remember you can download the class app and play the games anytime you like!  

MEETING 2 - DECEMBER 16, 2015

Understanding the Legislative Branch of Government
Click on the icon below to do a web-quest overview on how the Legislative Branch works.
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Click on the icons below to play an online interactive about how the Legislative Branch works.
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Understanding the Executive Branch of Government
Click on the icon below to do a web-quest overview on how the Executive Branch works.
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Click on the icons below to play an online interactive about how the Executive Branch works.
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Understanding the Judicial Branch of Government
Click on the icon below to do a web-quest overview on how the Judicial Branch works.
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Click on the icons below to play an online interactive about  how the Judicial Branch works.
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Understanding the Separation of Powers
Click on the icon below to learn about the separation of powers.
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Understanding How All Three Branches Work Together
Click on the icon below to participate in an online simulation of how all three branches work together.
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MEETING 3 - JANUARY 27, 2016

HOW DOES THE CIVIL COURT SYSTEM WORK?
Below is a mock trial activity.  We will do this as a whole group.  If there is time, you will be able to go back and do it alone for fun!  Click on the icon below to get started.
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MEETING 4 - MARCH 22, 2016

GOVERNMENT GAME ANALYSIS
Play any game or simulation that we have done so far or any new games below.  What game taught you the most about a branch of government?  Why did this game appeal to you?  What made it a good game?

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      • Gallery Lesson 1
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    • Wright Storyboard Gallery
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  • PHOTO GALLERIES
  • TEACHER RESOURCES
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    • LOGGING K - 1st INTO SCHOOLOGY
    • LOGGING 2nd - 5th GRADERS INTO SCHOOLOGY
    • HOW TO TAKE PICTURES ON A CHROMEBOOK
    • HOW TO HAND IN ASSIGNMENTS
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    • ENRICHMENT
    • Kindergarten Royal Ball
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  • NEXT TOP FIRM
    • NTF CRASH COURSE
    • LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE NEXT TOP FIRM
    • LESSON 2: THE ADVERTISING BUSINESS
    • LESSON 3: ADVERTISING STRATEGIES
    • LESSON 4: BRAND RECOGNITION
    • LESSON 5: ESTABLISHING YOUR FIRM
    • LESSON 6: UNDERSTANDING YOUR CLIENT
    • LESSON 7: DESIGNING A LOGO
  • CODING INNOVATIONS
    • CI WEEK 1
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  • ACAP PREP
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  • 4th GRADE READING
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