Content Standard: Civics and Government
B. Purpose and Types of Government
Students will understand types and purposes of governments, their evolution, and their relationships with the governed.
Common Assessment(s): Branches of Government, State govt. portion only (LAD)

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Describe why we need governments (e.g., law and order, defense, roads, schools).	Maine government laws services Compare to local government			When doing the activities for Civics A2/3, students will discuss why governments are necessary.	When completing the pamphlet for Civics A2/3, students will include an explanation of why government is important.	services Maine govt. US govt. democratic democracy
2. Describe the basic structure of local and state governments.	Maine government Branches Responsibilities Elected officials			Students will make a mobile or a tree showing the 3 branches of State government. Students will visit the State House and hear a talk by a State Senator or Representative.	As part of the pamphlet in Civics A2/3, students will describe the basic structure of State Government.	Maine govt. branches executive legislative judicial qualities of leaders