Public learning track
The Three Branches and the Federal Government in Action
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
10 lessons
Goal
Explain the organizational structures, key roles, legislative procedures, and administrative rulemaking processes of the United States federal government.
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- 4The President's Cabinet and Executive DepartmentsNot started yet
- 5Roles of Key Cabinet Departments: Defense, State, and TreasuryNot started yet
- 6How Federal Agencies Create Rules and RegulationsNot started yet
- 7The Impact of Federal Regulations on Daily LifeNot started yet
- 8The Judicial Branch and the Federal Court SystemNot started yet
- 9Judicial Review and Marbury v. MadisonNot started yet
- 10How Checks and Balances Work in Current EventsNot started yet
Standards Covered
- U.S. GOV Standard 1.2Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will describe the structure of the United States’ form of government as a compound constitutional republic, including the ideas of federalism; checks and balances; separation of powers; commerce, elastic, and supremacy clauses; popular sovereignty; and limited government.
- U.S. GOV Standard 1.3Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will explain the organization, functions, and processes of the United States government, such as the purpose of the President’s cabinet, the function of judicial review, and how a bill becomes a law, and apply that understanding to current issues.
- U.S. GOV Standard 3.5Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will explain how the individual roles of the members of the President’s cabinet are designed to meet various purposes in government.
- U.S. GOV Standard 3.6Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will explain how the administrative rulemaking process functions within the federal system and the extent and impact of these rules.
- U.S. GOV Standard 2.1Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will use historic and modern case studies, including Supreme Court cases, amendment initiatives, and legislation to trace the application of civil liberties, civil rights, and responsibilities spelled out in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and other amendments.
Curriculum Framework
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
1
10 lessons
Foundations of American Constitutional Government
Explain how historical documents, core philosophical principles, and key events shaped the creation and structure of the United States Constitution.
2
10 lessons
The Three Branches and the Federal Government in Action
Explain the organizational structures, key roles, legislative procedures, and administrative rulemaking processes of the United States federal government.
3
10 lessons
Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, and Constitutional Cases
Analyze the constitutional protections in the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments using landmark court cases and public debates.
4
10 lessons
Active Citizenship, Elections, and Civic Participation
Explain the duties and rights of citizens, election processes and data, and how individuals and organizations influence civic life.
5
10 lessons
Federalism and Multi-Level Governance
Explain how sovereign authority and public responsibilities are shared and divided across national, state, tribal, and local governments.
6
10 lessons
Public Finance, Taxation, and Government Budgets
Explain how governments generate revenue, allocate public expenditures, evaluate economic philosophies, and make fiscal trade-offs.
7
6 lessons
U.S. Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, and National Security
Analyze how the U.S. government exercises constitutional powers, conducts diplomacy, forms alliances, and employs foreign policy tools to protect national security.
8
6 lessons
Global Trade, Humanitarian Aid, and International Cooperation
Explore how nations engage in global trade, deliver humanitarian relief, and collaborate to address worldwide challenges like health crises and environmental protection.