1-4.2 Links To Information For Teachers
Vocabulary
- local government
- state government
- national government
- basic function of each level of government
- leaders of each level of government
- duties and responsibilities of each leader.
Suggestions
- Again have pictures of President, governor, and mayor. Make sure that students know the link between each and the level of government.
- Simplify their duties.
- First Grade Dictionary For Vocabulary
- Using a graphic to explain the different levels of government. Draw a small circle and write the name of the town or school in this circle. Draw another circle around the first circle and write the name of the town in this circle. Continue with the next circle with the name of the county, then the next circle will contain the name of the state. The last circle will be contain the place of our federal government in Washington. See link below.
- Circle Within A Circle
- Make sure that the student can state when asked, the name of their town, the name of their county, and the name of the state.
Streamline SC
Books
- Arthur Meets The President By Mark Brown
- House Mouse Senate Mouse by Peter Barnes