Resources for SS.7.C.3.8

Analyze the structure, functions, and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Also Assesses: SS.7.C.2.6 – Simulate the trial process and the role of juries in the administration of justice.

Lesson Plan

SS.7.C.3.8 & SS.7.C.3.9 Lesson Plan: Processes & Lawmaking

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Benchmark Content Resources for Teachers

Civics On Demand—An Introduction to Benchmark Based Content for Teachers

SS.7.C.3.8 Highlights: The Executive Branch	.ppt
SS.7.C.3.8 Highlights: The Judicial Branch	.ppt
SS.7.C.3.8 Highlights: The Legislative Branch	.ppt

Florida Joint Center for Citizenship Civics Assessment Items

Each benchmark assessment bank includes items aligned to low, moderate, and high complexity.

SS.7.C.3.8 Questions	.docx
SS.7.C.3.8 Answers	.xslx
SS.7.C.3.8 Questions and Answers with Explanations	.docx
Escambia-FJCC Civics Review Site ItemsEscambia	.pdf

Civics End-of-Course Assessment Test Item Specifications from FLDOE

SS.7.C.3.8 Benchmark Specifications	.pdf
SS.7.C.3.8 Item Specification Review	.pdf

Additional Resources to Support this Benchmark

The Bill of Rights Institute	http://billofrightsinstitute.org
Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government for Kids	http://bensguide.gpo.gov
The Center on Congress at Indiana University	http://centeroncongress.org
Congress for Kids	http://www.congressforkids.net
Florida League of Cities, Inc.	http://www.floridaleagueofcities.com
National Archives	http://www.archives.gov/
National Constitution Center	http://constitutioncenter.org/
Office of the Governor	http://www.flgov.com/
Our Documents	http://www.ourdocuments.gov
PBS – Constitution USA	http://www.pbs.org/tpt/constitution-usa-peter-sagal/home/
The Presidential Timeline	http://www.presidentialtimeline.org
State of Florida	http://www.myflorida.com/
State of Florida Online Sunshine	http://www.leg.state.fl.us
Sunnylands Civics Games	http://games.sunnylandsclassroom.org
Youth Leadership Initiative	http://www.youthleadership.net
iCivics Correlations	Anatomy of a Constitution Lesson Plan: http://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-plans/anatomy-constitution Being President Webquest: http://www.icivics.org/web-quests/being-president Branches of Power Game: http://www.icivics.org/games/branches-power Congress in a Flash Lesson Plan: http://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-plans/congress-flash-new The Courts in a Nutshell Webquest: http://www.icivics.org/web-quests/courts-nutshell For the President, All In A Day’s Work: http://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-plans/president-all-days-work Executive Branch Overview Video: http://www.icivics.org/subject/executive-branch Executive Command Game: http://www.icivics.org/games/executive-command The Great State Lesson Plan: http://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-plans/great-state Judicial Branch in a Flash Lesson Plan: http://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-plans/judicial-branch-flash Judicial Branch Overview Video: http://www.icivics.org/subject/judicial-branch Law Craft Game: http://www.icivics.org/games/lawcraft Legislative Branch Overview Video: http://www.icivics.org/subject/legislative-branch Making Laws Webquest: http://www.icivics.org/web-quests/making-rules Separation of Powers: What’s for Lunch?: http://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-plans/separation-powers-whats-lunch-updated Three Branches Webquest: http://www.icivics.org/web-quests/three-branches Who Represents Me? Webquest: http://www.icivics.org/web-quests/who-represents-me