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Mobile Learning Unit Directions Topic: Roles of Government

Problem: Governmental authority affects the rights of citizens in different areas

Brainstorming:

1. In a small group, use iBrainstorm to jot down what you know about democracies, monarchies,

and dictatorships. Use a different color sticky note for each topic and organize them into three

groups based on color.

2. Take the iPad and use Voicethread to interview adults in the building to gain more knowledge

about these three types of government and how each affects its citizens. Ask questions about

meanings, citizen rights, leaders, etc.

Notetaking:

1. Use paper helper to research the three types of government.

2. Take notes on each type of government. Be sure to include the leaders, their responsibilities,

the rights and roles of the citizens within the government, and any other concepts you feel are

important.

Creation:

1. Choose a paper from the cauldron to determine which type of government you will be

presenting to the class.

2. Use iMovie or one of our whiteboard apps to explain your chosen government type

using your notes as a reference.

3. Include a definition along with the rights and responsibilities of both the leaders and citizens

within that government.

4. Present group projects to the class.

5. Use one of our presentation apps or book creator apps to create your own country.

6. Draw and name your country and choose the type of government it will have. You can't use the

same type of government that you used in your class presentation.

7. Describe your leader and his/her role within the government.

8. Describe the citizens in your country and their relationship with government officials.

9. Publish your country presentation to your portfolio and Edmodo.