State and National Government Digital Social Studies Civics Lesson Activity

Description

In this interactive social studies civics video lesson, students will explore the relationship between the state and national governments through video, activities, and a quiz.

In this resource, students will learn:

• How state and national governments divide and share power through federalism
• Identify responsibilities held by each level of government

⚡What is a Lightning Lesson? – Lightning Lessons are short, engaging, easy to use, fully digital lessons. Each lesson:

• Introduces and Builds Tier 3 Academic Vocabulary
• Explains Key Concepts with Engaging Videos and/or Digital Lessons
• Connects Social Studies to Everyday Life with Practice Activities
• Tests Student Learning with a Short Quiz or Assessment
• Audio Read Aloud Option for Emergent Readers or Students with Special Needs

⏲️ Lightning lessons take about 20 minutes to complete. Perfect for whole group, review, or centers.

✨ MagiCore WebLink Digital Resource – This resource uses the power of MagiCore’s WebLink for an interactive browser based experience that is easy to use and keeps students engaged and learning. Once you try a MagiCore WebLink activity, you’ll never look at Google Slides the same way again. CLICK HERE to experience it for yourself!

👉 This can be assigned through the link or QR code.

NOTE: This entire unit is digital. It is NOT printable. The final screen includes an option to view or print a summary of the student’s responses.

*Videos are not hosted on YouTube. This resource does not require YouTube access.

Key Features:

• No Prep: Each lesson is designed to take 30-45 minutes, making them perfect for quick practice sessions. Everything you need from preteaching vocabulary, video lesson, activity, reading, and quiz is included. Just share the link or use the QR code and you’re good to go!
• Audio Support: Every lesson includes audio to aid in pronunciation and understanding. Audio options help support emergent readers or students with special needs.
• Self-Correcting: Immediate feedback helps students learn and correct mistakes on the spot.
• Repeatable Practice: Students can practice lessons multiple times to reinforce and master skills.

⚡ Immediate Student Feedback! Students will see if their answers are correct or incorrect for each question or activity. Teachers can review or print responses at the end of the lesson.

How to Use a Lightning Lesson:

Perfect for whole-class lessons projected on a Smartboard or projector, or for independent student practice, centers, or review. There are so many ways to use a Lightning Lesson. All you need is a device and an internet connection!

What’s Included?

1. Key Vocabulary – National Government, State Government, Federalism
2. Custom Video Introducing State and National Government
3. Activity: Read different scenarios and decide whether it is a national power, a state power, or a shared power. Written response to a case study about Hurricane Katrina
4. State and National Government Quiz
5. Printable Answer Sheet