Warm Up

Which of these best describes why the government often requires the construction of wheelchair ramps in certain types of buildings?

A. To protect the safety of CitizensB. To improve the education systemC. To provide equal access for all studentsD. To provide training for all people that

want to learn new skills

Purposes of GovernmentAmerican Government – Unit 1 –

Lesson1

Objective SWBAT identify the purposes of

government in order to analyze why these purposes are important in the functioning of our daily lives.

Agenda Welcome/Opening Objective/Assessment Review Agenda Review Warm Up Review Think About This – Motivation Video Intro – Purposes of Government –

Gallery Walk Purposes of Government Discussion Purposes of Government Scenarios Revisit Objective/Exit Ticket/Closing

Warm Up

Which of these best describes why the government often requires the construction of wheelchair ramps in certain types of buildings?

A. To protect the safety of CitizensB. To improve the education systemC. To provide equal access for all studentsD. To provide training for all people that

want to learn new skills

Brainstorming! How is the

government involved when you go to an Oriole game at Camden Yards?

Go to an amusement park?

Travel?

Think About ItThink about our high school cafeteria...

Imagine what it would be like if no teachers, lunch servers, or administrators were in the cafeteria on a daily basis.

What do you think would happen? Why do we need those individuals there?

What are the Purposes of Government?

Purposes of Government

Complete your Cornell Notes on the Purposes of Government by completing the gallery walk around the classroom.

When you have finished the gallery walk, return to your seat and complete the summary question at the bottom of the page.

Purposes of Government Gallery Walk Debrief

In your opinion, which purpose of government is most important? Why?

How did you decide which purpose was the most important?

Does the United States government do a good job in addressing the four purposes?

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Let’s Practice!Purposes of Government Scenarios

Complete five headline scenarios where you are to identify the purpose of government and explain why you chose that specific purpose of government on your “Purpose of Government Scenarios” handout.

Writing A Short Essay – RACER Strategy

R- Restate the question

A- Answer the bulleted points

C- Cite Examples

E- Explain your examples

R- Restate the question in your conclusion.

RACER Strategy - Let’s Try It!

A war has destroyed most of a small country. The government was overthrown during the fighting. You have been sent by the United States to help rebuild the country.

Answer the following bulleted points:

• Why is awareness of the purposes of government necessary to create a new country?

• Include examples and details to support your answer.

Exit Ticket What are the four purposes of

government? (Think ESPN!)

•Economic Decisions•Social Order•Providing Public Services•National Security