Objective:

Following a lesson about governments around the world, students will label at least ten countries and four types of government on a world map.

Assessments:

• Students will practice vocabulary and be able to state the meanings.
• Students will name several types of government.
• Students will label countries on a world map and differentiate their governments by color.
• Students will complete an exit ticket in which they select on type of government and explain what it is.

Materials:

• Current Political Map of the World
• Blank Map of World
• World Map Image for Projector
• Rubric for Map
• Colored Pencils in various colors
• Pencil or Pen

Differentiation:

Students will attempt to fill in the world map on their own, while others will be given more assistance. A key will be provided to students who are struggling to give them the names of countries and the types of government.