Unit 7 Foundations of Government
After the Revolutionary War, the founding fathers had a great task before them. They needed to set up a government that will last throughout the ages. The first attempt didn't work with the Articles of Confederation. The second attempt is much more successful however it took many compromises. A compromise over slavery will cause much tension between the North and South and eventually lead to the Civil War. We will learn more about the Civil War in a different chapter. This unit will focus on the compromises made, what the role of government should be, and how the American government works. Below is a list of essential questions/learning targets for the following chapter.
Essential Questions/Learning Targets
1) What are the different types of government?
2) What are the main parts of the Articles of Confederation? Why did the articles fail?
3) What conflicts do the states have when writing the constitution?
4) What are the three branches of government and what are their duties?
5) How does the election process work?
Learning Goals and Success Criteria Document
Outline of Events (Future lessons and assignments may vAry FROM outline)
January 2: Students read in pairs We the people pg 21-28. Students fill out note sheet What is a republic a republican government?
January 3: Students received their test back and the retake policy. Finished notes from yesterday and power point over What is a constitutional government? (from pg 31-40 We the People)
January 6: NO SCHOOL
January 7: NO SCHOOL
January 8: Review from Friday with ppt Assignment: Types of Governments
January 9: Students read Article of Confederations in groups
Ppt over Articles of Confederation and notes.
January 10: Watch Shay's rebellion. Ppt over Creating a Constitution. Students will learn about the big vs. small debate and discuss proportional vs equal representation. Homework: 7.1
January 13: Complete Debates in Constitution ppt and notes.
January 14: Group work on two house of Congress
January 15:Legislative branch ppt and notes.
January 16: Students play Lawcraft OR work on essay for contest
January 20: NO SCHOOL
January 21: Students learned about the North and South debate (ppt)
January 22: Student learn about the Senate and House of Representatives by passing a cell phone bill in class. Handouts will be given in class.
January 23: Students will learn about the executive branch (ppt and notes.) Assignment: Legislature and Executive Worksheet.
January 24: Students learn about the Electoral College and watch video. Students will watch a couple of videos and complete Electoral College worksheet.
January 27: NO SCHOOL
January 28 Review from previous week
January 29: Primary & Caucus simulation with candy.
January 30: ppt over Judicial Branch
January 31: SKi Trip
Feb 3: Review Judicial Branch & Federalist and Anti-Federalist ppt
Feb 4: Finish Federalist/Anti-Federalist ppt -Assignment: Federalist and Anti-Federalist worksheet
Feb 5: Wrap Up
Feb 6: Review Jeopardy
Feb 7: Test
January 3: Students received their test back and the retake policy. Finished notes from yesterday and power point over What is a constitutional government? (from pg 31-40 We the People)
January 6: NO SCHOOL
January 7: NO SCHOOL
January 8: Review from Friday with ppt Assignment: Types of Governments
January 9: Students read Article of Confederations in groups
Ppt over Articles of Confederation and notes.
January 10: Watch Shay's rebellion. Ppt over Creating a Constitution. Students will learn about the big vs. small debate and discuss proportional vs equal representation. Homework: 7.1
January 13: Complete Debates in Constitution ppt and notes.
January 14: Group work on two house of Congress
January 15:Legislative branch ppt and notes.
January 16: Students play Lawcraft OR work on essay for contest
January 20: NO SCHOOL
January 21: Students learned about the North and South debate (ppt)
January 22: Student learn about the Senate and House of Representatives by passing a cell phone bill in class. Handouts will be given in class.
January 23: Students will learn about the executive branch (ppt and notes.) Assignment: Legislature and Executive Worksheet.
January 24: Students learn about the Electoral College and watch video. Students will watch a couple of videos and complete Electoral College worksheet.
January 27: NO SCHOOL
January 28 Review from previous week
January 29: Primary & Caucus simulation with candy.
January 30: ppt over Judicial Branch
January 31: SKi Trip
Feb 3: Review Judicial Branch & Federalist and Anti-Federalist ppt
Feb 4: Finish Federalist/Anti-Federalist ppt -Assignment: Federalist and Anti-Federalist worksheet
Feb 5: Wrap Up
Feb 6: Review Jeopardy
Feb 7: Test