Lesson 1: 1. Congress Lecture/Notes/Crash course Notes Quiz
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
Students will outline the major concepts associated with the qualifications of Congress, Powers of Congress, Issues associated with bicameral legislation, differences between the House and the Senate, Checks and balances between the 3 branches.
How does Congress operate, what powers does it have, and how does it function within the broader system of checks and balances?
CG.Civ.2.b. Analyze the role and effectiveness of the legislative branch in addressing constituent and
societal needs (e.g., Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution, elections, political
polling, representation, constituent services)
CG.Civ.5.a. Evaluate the relationship between law-making, enforcement, and interpretation in balancing
the rights of the individual with the well being of society (e.g., Bill of Rights, Supreme Court cases).
CG.Civ.13.a. Evaluate how a regulation or law can create or eliminate systemic inequalities involving
race, gender and sexuality, ability, socio-economic status, belief systems, or access to
resources (e.g., gerrymandering, 14th Amendment, Plessy v. Ferguson, poll taxes, Sheff v.
O’Neill, Voting Rights Act of 1965, Rehabilitation Act).
DOK 3
students have options in regards to note taking, utilization of flipped materials etc.
notes quiz and whole group discussion will assess how well notes were taken and comprehension of material.
text books
note books
internet