Fun way to reinforce information on the three branches of government
Submitted 9 years ago
Community Review for Branches of Power
My Take
I used this product with my 8th grade students as part of our unit on the Constitution. Though we read and analyze the Constitution, many students don't spend the time to truly understand the different parts of the Constitution and thus don't understand the structure of the US government. Even though, it probably is geared toward younger students, my 8th grade students still enjoy playing it and appreciate the game aspect of it.
How I Use It
I use the game as a "what to do when I am finished" and also assign it to everyone as homework. Since I use it as a supplemental resource, it's not imperative that all students finish the homework, but they all do. Saving (well, not saving) is an issue.
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Jacob C.
November 11, 2014
Great for laws!
I like it. It is very friendly and informational. Little too focused on the legislative but not bad in terms of price.
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Chris N.
September 20, 2014
Great tool but could use more depth
As a teaching tool, I find that this would be a great way for students to illustrate their understanding of the three branches of government as well as showcase their problem solving skills in order to successfully complete the game. I like how easily this could be implemented a variety of social studies classes. It is highly malleable to different aspects and lessons in social studies. It could serve students better is there was more depth in the content.
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Randall B.
Winfield, WV
July 14, 2014
Simulation that teaches students how the branches of government work.
The game provides a great opportunity for students to experience real-world decision making and see how the consequences of those decisions may pan out. It has provided a new means, for me as a teacher, to allow my students to illustrate their understanding of content from the class.
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