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		MINI-LESSON: Topic: Branches of Government Students learn about the branches of the government. Additional resources available at www.timeforkids.com

• Ben's Guide: Branches of Government (gr. 3-5)
  Learn about the three branches of the U.S. Government are the legislative, executive, and judicial.
  http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/government/branches.html
• Charting the Three Branches of Government
  Students work in groups to create charts showing the structure and functions of the three branches of government as outlined in the first three articles to the Constitution.
  http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2051.shtml
• Kids in the House
  Learn about the U.S. government the fun way with this site. There's games, puzzles, and activities that teach you about your government.
  http://clerkkids.house.gov
• Three Branches of Government: Unit
  An interactive teaching unit, Our Three Branches of Government & Balance of Power, designed for grades 5-8.
  http://www.trumanlibrary.org/whistlestop/teacher_lessons/3branches/front.htm
• Balancing Three Branches at Once: Our System of Checks and Balances
  Using primary source documents, students can see clear demonstrations of how one branch of our government can check another.
  http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?ID=222
• PBS: The Democracy Project
  Helps students gain a basic understanding of the branches of the federal government and balance of power.
  http://pbskids.org/democracy/mygovt/capitol1.html

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