Authority Figures

The students will be able to summarize the concept of authority and give examples of people in authority. This includes school officials, public safety officers, and government officials.

Duration

1-2 hours

Lesson Type

Traditional Lesson

Essential Question

What does it mean to be an authority figure, and what is their job?

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Lesson
Resources
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Assessments

Grade(s):

Subject(s):

Social Studies

Recommended Technology:

-Computer
-Smart board

Other Instructional Materials or Notes:

-Pencil
- Authority PowerPoint
- Authority Worksheet

Lesson Progression

T: Good morning class! Today we are going to learn about the word authority and what it means.
The teacher will briefly state the definition of authority and give a few examples.
The teacher will show PowerPoint to class and go into more detail on what authority is, why it is important, and people who are in authority.
Once PowerPoint is completed, the teacher will hand out matching worksheet for students.
Allow 7-10 minutes for students to work on matching worksheet.
Go over the worksheet, and ask if students have any questions.
Once questions have been answered, the teacher will hand out drawing worksheet.
Allow 20-25 minutes for students to work on drawing worksheet.
Have students share their drawings with the class, and explain why they chose to draw what they did.
The teacher should briefly go over again the concept of authority, and why people in authority are important.

Authority PowerPoint

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Authority Worksheet

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Standards

1-2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of how government functions and how government affects families.
- Government influences the lives of individuals and families as well as the community at large. To participate effectively in civic life through an understanding of governmental processes, the student will utilize the knowledge and skills set forth in ...
  - 1-2.2 Summarize the concept of authority and give examples of people in authority, including school officials, public safety officers, and government officials.

Assessments

The students will be assessed on how well they are able to distguish between the different types of authority figures, and the drawings of the authority figures that they decide to choose.