Scholars investigate the makeup and division in the legislative branch known as Congress by watching a short video outlining the function of committees within both houses. The topic inspires active thought and discussion about the functionality of the United States government and political system.

Concepts

the united states government, the united states congress, congress

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a Congress in your classroom with committees, and pass a bill 
• Extend the lesson with Schoolhouse Rock video on Congress passing a bill 

Classroom Considerations

• Requires online access if assigning the Crash Course video clip as homework

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Contains the thought bubble, which animates the lesson into a visual form
• Provides specific primary source examples for further examination and research

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3