Student Learning Map

  • Topic:State and local Government
  • Subject(s):Social Studies
  • Days:10
  • Grade(s):12
Key Learning: State and local governments differ in structure among regions, more directly impact the lives of citizens, and provide citizens opportunities for more direct input into policy-making.
Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 
How are state and local governments organized and what do they do?
   
Concept: State Government Organization
Concept: Local Government Structure
Concept:
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How does the structure and function of Florida government compare with the U.S. government? (A)

What government services are primarily the responsibility of state government? (A)

What are the three forms of municipal government? (A)

How do Florida\'s sources of income compare to other states? (ET)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

What are Florida\'s sources of state revenue? (A)

What units of local government are important in Florida? (A)

What government services are provided by the local governments? (A)

What units of local government are important in Florida? (A)

What the sources of revenue for local governments? (A)

Lesson Essential Question(s):
Additional Info:

Florida Senate and House Handbooks The Florida Handbook Florida Government Notebook

Resources:

Vocabulary Report

  • term limits -
  • personal property tax -
  • municipality -
  • professional licenses -
  • city charter -
  • governor -
  • Lieutenant Governor -
  • urban -
  • legislature -
  • rural -
  • elections -
  • city manager -
  • mayor/council -