7.C&G.1.4

7.C&G.1.4 Compare the sources of power and governmental authority in various societies (e.g. monarchs, dictators, elected officials, anti-governmental groups and religious, political factions). || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Literacy Standard(s)**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Learning Target/Task Analysis**=== The source of political power in a society does not always rest in the hands governmental authority. The student will know: Various sources of political power in a society such as wealthy land owners, religious groups, heads of state, etc. ||
 * ===Clarifying Objective===
 * ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**=== ||
 * The student will understand:

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I can identify non-governmental groups within a society with political power (ie, wealthy land owners, religious groups, heads of state) and evaluate their influence

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary**
Societies, Regions, Political Thought, Democracy, Citizenship, Power, Governmental Authority

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Sample Assessments**

 * T-chart of country’s sources of power (ie, elected leaders, political groups, NGOs, religious groups)
 * Written summary comparing countries, evaluating most and least important influence

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Differentiation**

 * Direct Instruction mini-lesson
 * Independent study
 * Collaborative Pairs
 * Project-based learning
 * Choice board/Rubric: Select country to report on
 * Oral presentation-Peer teaching
 * Tiered activities and products

===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Instructional Resources**=== Susan B. Anthony's Speech : "Is It a Crime for a Citizen of the United States to Vote?" Lending a Helping Hand (Lesson Plan) What's Going On? (Lesson Plan) Child soldiers of Sierra Leone and NGO's efforts to assist
 * Webquest
 * Blog
 * Active Board
 * Summarize in writing

===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Notes and Additional Information**===