5 Ws of the Judicial Branch

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5Ws of the Judicial Branch


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Activity Overview

It's beneficial for students to take a focused look at key questions when learning about more complex topics, such as the composition and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch. in this activity, students will create a spider map that represents the 5 Ws of the Judicial Branch. For each W, students will ask and answer a central question. Using the cell space, students will create a visual representation to accompany their responses. This can be used as an introductory activity or as a summative assignment at the end of the unit.


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Student Instructions

Create a 5W analysis of the Judicial Branch: Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

  1. Click "Start Assignment".
  2. In the title box for each cell, type Who, What, When, Where and Why.
  3. In the descriptions, answer the question.
  4. Create an image for each cell with appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
  5. Save and exit when you're done.

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