1G3/1G4 – Nations – Treeway Canopy

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Class Summary

Reinforcing the social studies lesson that teaches about the United States, its governments, and borders. Students should leave the class feeling comfortable with the concept of what a border is, how many states there are, what a country is, how the government makes laws, the location of the United States capital and the way the capitol building is used, and who the king of Jehovah’s kingdom is and the differences between human governments and Jehovah’s kingdom.

Lesson Slide

1G3/1G4 – Nations

Main Teaching Points

Show: a photo of the capitol building. Ask if anyone knows what they do in this building.
Explain: the capitol building is where the government makes rules for the country.
Explain: a country is a land that is controlled by a government. A government is a group of people who make rules for the people in the country to follow. The president is the leader of the government.
Explain: we follow the laws of our state and country because the bible tells us to. But we are citizens of Jehovah’s government. Jesus is the leader of God’s kingdom and God’s kingdom rules from heaven. (Romans 13:1)
Show: a state map and point out the borderlines on it.
Explain: a border is an invisible line that separates the states and shows how much land belongs to each state. Each state has its own laws.
Explain: Jehovah’s government is different because there are many congregations all over the country and the world, but they do not follow different rules. They all follow the same rules made by Jehovah. (John 17:21)
Show: a map showing the states. Ask students to identify which of the regions they live in. (Northeast, West, South, and Midwest)

Discussion Questions

Where is the capital city of the United States?
What happens inside of the capitol building?
What is a president?
Who is the leader of Jehovah’s government?
Why do states have borders?
Which of the regions do you live in?

In-Class Activities

Can they name all 50 states?: Encourage students to learn and remember the names of all 50 states.
Draw Warwick Bethel: Encourage students to draw Warwick Bethel. Photos of the drawings can be shared in the Grade 1 Class Group for other students to see.
Special State Drawing: Every place on this earth is special. Encourage students to draw a picture of an animal, plant, mountain, or even food that is unique to their state. Photos of the drawings can be shared in the Grade 1 Class Group for other students to see.