TEST REVIEW For Unit 2
Learning Target
1. What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights?
2. How do the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and Bill of Rights work together to support the founding ideals?
3. What is the function of each branch of government, and how do they work together to uphold the Constitution and protect the Founding Ideals?
Below is a list of things to review before the test! There are linked to videos and websites that will help you review.
Self Evaluate and see then go to the area you need extra practice with.
Exceeds: I have a clear and complex understanding of the material and I could teach others
Secure: I have a clear understanding that makes sense to me.
Developing: I know key words associated with the area and can connect some of the ideas together.
Beginning: I know a few words associated with the area but have trouble connecting many of the ideas together.
______ I know the 5 founding ideals and can explain all 5.
* Use your notes from class (the boxes and squares)
* ppt
______ I can explain the Declaration of Independence and what it does.
* Video: History Channel
* Think back to the break up letter we wrote in class
______ I have a clear understanding of how the Declaration of Independence relates to the 5 founding ideals.
* Video: Podcast made by a teacher (This goes more in-depth than you need to know!)
* Look back to your square and circle notes
______ I can explain the importance of the Constitution and what it does.
* Video: Smart Songs Constitution
* Game: http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/constitution_day/
______ I can put the preamble into my own words and explain key parts of it.
* Preamble Explained: The Preamble or Article
* 1/2 sheet paper (we wrote as a class)
______ I have a clear understanding of how the Constitution relates to the 5 founding ideals.
* Practice in class with pretest and rewriting it in groups
* Video: Angus Explains
______ I can explain the Bill of Rights and what it does.
* Notes: Picture Notes
* Video: Philosophy & History
______ I have a clear understanding of how the Bill of Rights relates to the 5 founding ideals.
* Notes: Picture Notes
* Video: Angus Explains
______ I can explain how all documents (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of rights) all work together.
* Video: Understanding how they work together
______ I can explain the 3 branches of government and the importance of having 3 branches.
* Video: Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, and Judicial Branch
* page 12 & 13 of notes
______ I can explain how the 3 branches work to carry out the Constitution and our founding ideals
* Tricycle simili
* Video: Angus Explains
TUESDAY IN CLASS WILL BE A REVIEW. WE WILL GO OVER ALL OF THESE THINGS!
I would suggest anything that is unclear, watch or read the articles that I have linked.
1. What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights?
2. How do the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and Bill of Rights work together to support the founding ideals?
3. What is the function of each branch of government, and how do they work together to uphold the Constitution and protect the Founding Ideals?
Below is a list of things to review before the test! There are linked to videos and websites that will help you review.
Self Evaluate and see then go to the area you need extra practice with.
Exceeds: I have a clear and complex understanding of the material and I could teach others
Secure: I have a clear understanding that makes sense to me.
Developing: I know key words associated with the area and can connect some of the ideas together.
Beginning: I know a few words associated with the area but have trouble connecting many of the ideas together.
______ I know the 5 founding ideals and can explain all 5.
* Use your notes from class (the boxes and squares)
* ppt
______ I can explain the Declaration of Independence and what it does.
* Video: History Channel
* Think back to the break up letter we wrote in class
______ I have a clear understanding of how the Declaration of Independence relates to the 5 founding ideals.
* Video: Podcast made by a teacher (This goes more in-depth than you need to know!)
* Look back to your square and circle notes
______ I can explain the importance of the Constitution and what it does.
* Video: Smart Songs Constitution
* Game: http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/constitution_day/
______ I can put the preamble into my own words and explain key parts of it.
* Preamble Explained: The Preamble or Article
* 1/2 sheet paper (we wrote as a class)
______ I have a clear understanding of how the Constitution relates to the 5 founding ideals.
* Practice in class with pretest and rewriting it in groups
* Video: Angus Explains
______ I can explain the Bill of Rights and what it does.
* Notes: Picture Notes
* Video: Philosophy & History
______ I have a clear understanding of how the Bill of Rights relates to the 5 founding ideals.
* Notes: Picture Notes
* Video: Angus Explains
______ I can explain how all documents (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of rights) all work together.
* Video: Understanding how they work together
______ I can explain the 3 branches of government and the importance of having 3 branches.
* Video: Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, and Judicial Branch
* page 12 & 13 of notes
______ I can explain how the 3 branches work to carry out the Constitution and our founding ideals
* Tricycle simili
* Video: Angus Explains
TUESDAY IN CLASS WILL BE A REVIEW. WE WILL GO OVER ALL OF THESE THINGS!
I would suggest anything that is unclear, watch or read the articles that I have linked.
