Contributors/Editors
Dr. Lee-Anne T. Spalding; Kendra Hazen
Keywords
Third Grade; Elementary Education; Civics; Education Commons; Social Studies; Unit Plans; Florida Social Studies Standards; Founding Fathers; Three Branches of Government; Universal Design for Learning; Curriculum; Lesson Plans; Unit Plans; School of Teacher Education; The Constitution: College of Community Innovation and Education; Teacher Education Commons; English Learners; Powers & Branches of Government; Legislative Branch; Executive Branch; Judicial Branch; Checks and Balances; The Florida Constitution; Florida Government; Local Government; Powers and Limits; Roles of Government Services and People; Democracy
Abstract
During this unit, students will explore how the U.S. Constitution serves as the foundation for government, fulfilling its purpose and addressing societal needs. Students will delve into the structures, functions, powers, and limitations of government as outlined in both the U.S. and Florida Constitutions. Additionally, students will also learn about Federalism, the multi-level nature of government, and will learn to recognize the different responsibilities of government at the local, state, and national levels. Lastly, students will practice identifying an author's purpose within informational texts as they deepen their understanding of complex concepts related to governance and constitutional frameworks.
Date Created
5-2024
Rights
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License
STARS Citation
Reeves, Shakira D.; Wetzel, Giulietta; Pauly, Elizabeth; and Cusack, Julia, "UCF PEGASUS PLAN – 3rd Grade – The Constitution" (2024). Pegasus Plans: Social Studies Unit Plans for Florida Teachers. 1.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/pegasus-plans/1