Activity Overview
At the start of a unit in history, it's helpful for students to have a common vocabulary in order for them to better comprehend the lesson as well as facilitate better class discussions. In this activity, students will use a Frayer Model to define and illustrate the vocabulary and terminology related to the Legislative Branch. Students may select from the list below, or teachers may provide a list of terms they would like students to know.
Legislative Branch Vocabulary List (Suggested Terms)
- Committee
- Quorum
- Senate
- House of Representatives
- Impeach
- Appeal
- Veto
- Census
- Bill
- Law
- Legislator
- Legislation
- Bicameral
- Lobbyist
- Majority
- Minority
- Ratify
- District
- How representation is determined in the Senate
- How representation is determined in the House
- Pork Barrel Legislation
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Create a storyboard defining and illustrating key terminology for the Legislative Branch.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- In the title boxes, identify different key terms.
- In the description box, write the definition and the relationship to the legislative branch.
- Create a representative illustration for each using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
- Save and exit when you're done.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Definition | The definition is correct. | The definition is partially correct. | The definition is incorrect. |
| Visualizations | The storyboard cells clearly illustrate the meaning of the vocabulary words. | The storyboard cells relate to the meaning of the vocabulary words, but are difficult to understand. | The storyboard cells do not clearly relate to the meaning of the vocabulary words. |
Activity Overview
At the start of a unit in history, it's helpful for students to have a common vocabulary in order for them to better comprehend the lesson as well as facilitate better class discussions. In this activity, students will use a Frayer Model to define and illustrate the vocabulary and terminology related to the Legislative Branch. Students may select from the list below, or teachers may provide a list of terms they would like students to know.
Legislative Branch Vocabulary List (Suggested Terms)
- Committee
- Quorum
- Senate
- House of Representatives
- Impeach
- Appeal
- Veto
- Census
- Bill
- Law
- Legislator
- Legislation
- Bicameral
- Lobbyist
- Majority
- Minority
- Ratify
- District
- How representation is determined in the Senate
- How representation is determined in the House
- Pork Barrel Legislation
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Create a storyboard defining and illustrating key terminology for the Legislative Branch.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- In the title boxes, identify different key terms.
- In the description box, write the definition and the relationship to the legislative branch.
- Create a representative illustration for each using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
- Save and exit when you're done.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Definition | The definition is correct. | The definition is partially correct. | The definition is incorrect. |
| Visualizations | The storyboard cells clearly illustrate the meaning of the vocabulary words. | The storyboard cells relate to the meaning of the vocabulary words, but are difficult to understand. | The storyboard cells do not clearly relate to the meaning of the vocabulary words. |
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