Teaching Civics and Government and Economics

Government is essential in teaching our students. It is important to highlights the different systems and laws.

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2. Teaching Civics and Government and Economics

3. What is Government? A government can be defined as the body, entity, invested with the power to manage a political unit, organization or more often, a State. Government, from the Latin locution gubernare - means steer a ship/vessel - describes the governing authority in charge of running a State. A system of order for a nation, state, or another political unit. A government is responsible for creating and enforcing the rules of a society, defense, foreign affairs, the economy, and public services

4. Teaching Government BACKGROUND Teaching government can be both fascinating and crucial for students to understand how societies function and how power is distributed and exercised. It can be a daunting task, but it is essential in developing students critical thinking and decision-making skills. By introducing government concepts, we can empower students with the knowledge and skills they need to become informed, active participants in our democratic society.

5. Teaching Strategies These are some strategies in teaching government in the classroom: Mock Election : This activity gives an insight and understanding of students on understanding the government's structure, functions, and processes enables them to participate effectively in the democratic process as they grow older. Procedure in doing this activity Divide the class into two groups. Each group should have a parties that composed of President down to Senator. In doing this activity, it needs to be divided into two sessions. During the first session, each candidate is required to deliver a speech and present their program or platform in front of the class. They will be allotted 5 minutes for their presentation. After the speech of each candidate, the students will free to ask questions. For the second session, during the election day have a students vote on a ballot identical to the official ballot, allowing them to become part of culture of voting as a habit. Fifteen students will be able to cast their votes inside the classroom. Following the vote, the results will be tallied, and the winners will be declared.

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7. Teaching Strategies Tower Power Activity! Task The goal will be for each group to construct a freestanding tower of straws! The group that creates the tallest structure in the given time (20minutes) that can stand free from any help for at least one minute wins the contest. A limited supply of tape will be distributed to each group to be used strategically in the activity. Each group will work together under a democracy, dictatorship, parliamentary or socialism types of government. This task is designed to help you gain an appreciation of the various forms of governments as well as to give you a sense of working together towards a common goal – much like the way that governments actually operate. You will learn about the different types of governance and have an opportunity to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses.

8. Teaching Strategies Straw Tower Activity! Task Group A – Democracy Your group has to build the tallest tower you can using on the straws and tape that the teacher has provided. You can all contribute to accomplishing this through brainstorming, electing a leader, or any other form of cooperation that you all agree on. If anyone becomes a dictator, the group will lose time. The tallest structure which can stand unassisted for at least one minute wins

9. Teaching Strategies Straw Tower Activity! Task Group B – Dictatorship Your group has to build the tallest tower you can using on the straws and tape that the teacher has provided. The teacher will appoint a leader, and only the leader is allowed to speak or communicate in any way . The other group members must take direction from their leader. If anyone speaks or attempt to communicate with others in the group, the group will loose time. The tallest structure which can stand unassisted for at least one minute wins.

10. Teaching Strategies Straw Tower Activity! Task Group C – Parliamentary Your group has to build the tallest tower you can using on the straws and tape that the teacher has provided. Everyone has the option of participating but no one must dominate the group, but no one must take on a leadership role, if anyone does the group will lose time . The tallest structure which can stand unassisted for at least one minute wins.

11. Teaching Strategies Straw Tower Activity! Task Group D – Socialism Your group has to build the tallest tower you can using on the straws and tape that the teacher has provided. Your group will not have a leader. Everyone has the option of participating but no one must speak. Each person will do as they wish. If anyone takes on a leadership role or attempts to speak, the group will lose time . The tallest structure which can stand unassisted for at least one minute wins.

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13. Evaluation Each group should have one representative to discuss the strength and weaknesses of constructing their tower. They need to emphasize the type of government they belong.

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