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Republic: Elected Representatives

Civics: Ancient Government Systems

Day 94of 180
Week 19of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand what a republic is

2

Learn how representatives are chosen

3

Compare republic to other government types

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 18:21

“Moreover you shall provide out of all the people able men who fear God, men of truth, hating unjust gain; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.”

— Exodus 18:21 (WEB)

Shows biblical principles of choosing wise leaders through selection

📦 Materials Needed

  • Colored paper
  • Pencils
  • Small ballot box
  • Voting cards
  • Republic government type card
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Today we'll learn about republics - a special type of government where people choose leaders to represent them!

💭 Review Question: What does 'represent' mean?
2Teaching (10 min)

In a republic, citizens vote to select people who will make decisions for the whole group. The Roman Republic and United States are great examples of republics.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Citizens choose representatives
  • Representatives make laws for everyone
  • Everyone gets a chance to vote
  • Leaders serve for specific time periods
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How is a republic different from a monarchy?
  • Why is voting important?
  • How do representatives help a community?
3Activity: Class Republic Simulation (10 min)
hands-on

Students will vote to elect class representatives for different roles

📝 Instructions:
  1. Create list of class jobs (snack helper, line leader, etc.)
  2. Make simple ballot cards
  3. Have students vote secretly
  4. Count votes together
  5. Discuss how voting works
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher pre-selects candidates

Challenge: Students create campaign speeches

4Closing (5 min)

Republics help everyone have a voice in choosing leaders

📝 Review Questions:
  • What is a republic?
  • How do people choose representatives?
  • Why is voting important?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for giving us the ability to choose wise leaders who can help our community.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about biblical principles of good government

💎 Memory Verse

Romans 13:1

“Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.”

— Romans 13:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Leader Tag: Children repeat verse while touching their head when saying 'authority'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Republics are democratic systems where elected representatives make decisions

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Discuss local government examples
  • Explain voting is a responsibility
  • Emphasize respect for leaders
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding complex government concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to explain basic republic concept

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a poster about voting
  • Interview a local government representative
  • Create a family voting activity at home

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