1/30 & 1/31--- 4.2 Creating a New Government: S5. The Question Goes to the People /// S6. Ratification

DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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Objective: SWBAT describe the Federalist and Anti-Federalist perspectives, and consider the significance and motivation for compromising.

    Standard: CA.HSS.8.3 - Students understand the foundation of the American political system and the ways in which citizens participate in it.

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    AGENDA / ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

    • (Review) S2: Great Compromise
      • How did a major disagreement lead to one of the key features of the U.S. government?
    • S3: The Question of Slavery
      • How did the question of slavery shape the new government?
    • S4: States' Powers
      • In what ways does the Constitution limit the powers of the national government?
    • S5: The Question Goes to the People
      • How did debate over the Constitution lead to the creation of the Bill of Rights?
    • S6: Ratification
      • How was the Constitution finally agreed upon?

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    S2: Great Compromise

    How did a major disagreement lead to one of the key features of the U.S. government?

    • video: The Great Compromise (2:20)
    • small groups:
      • read aloud and annotate
      • respond to Focus Question
    • whole class: 
      • Creating a Government Graphic Organizer [Problem -> Solution]:


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      S3: The Question of Slavery

      How did the question of slavery shape the new government?

      vocabulary:

        • census - official count of the population




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      S4: States' Powers

      In what ways does the Constitution limit the powers of the national government?


      vocabulary:




        • executive branch - the branch that executes, or carries out, the laws. In the U.S. federal government (president, vice president, cabinet)
        • enumerated - listed
        • checks and balances - the term used to describe a government in which each separate branch can check, or limit, the power of the other branches

      • small groups:
        • read aloud and annotate S4
        • respond to Focus Question 4
      • whole class: 
        • share out Focus Question 
        • Graphic Organizser: Problem / Solution

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      S5: The Question Goes to the People

      How did debate over the Constitution lead to the creation of the Bill of Rights?

      vocabulary:
      • federal - national government
      • small groups:
        • read aloud and annotate S5
        • respond to Focus Question 5
      • whole class: 
        • share out Focus Question 
      • Creating a Government Graphic Organizer [Comparison Chart]:

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      How was the Constitution finally agreed upon?

      vocabulary:
      • ratification - formal approval
      • small groups:
        • read aloud and annotate S6
        • respond to Focus Question 6
      • whole class: 
        • share out Focus Question 
      • Creating a Government Graphic Organizer [Comparison Chart]:



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      Exit Ticket:


      What motivated the Framers to work through their disagreements in order to reach a compromise over the structuring of Congress?

      1/27 & 1/28 --- 4.2 Creating a New Government: S1. A More Perfect Union? /// S2. Great Compromise /// S3. The Question of Slavery

      DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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      Objective: SWBAT describe what motivated the Framers to reach a compromise over the structuring of Congress and disagreements regarding slavery and the slave trade

        Standard: CA.HSS.8.3 - Students understand the foundation of the American political system and the ways in which citizens participate in it.

        Essential Questions: 

        • How did the Philadelphia Convention begin?
        • How did a major disagreement lead to one of the key features of the U.S. government?
        • How did the question of slavery shape the new government?
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        AGENDA

          • S1: A More Perfect Union?
            • How did the Philadelphia Convention begin?
          • S2: Great Compromise
            • How did a major disagreement lead to one of the key features of the U.S. government?
          • S3: The Question of Slavery
            • How did the question of slavery shape the new government?

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          4.2 Creating a New Government: Introduction - A Meeting of the Minds


          • To compromise is to come to an agreement by giving in on some points. 
            • Why did the representatives at this meeting need to compromise?
            • Does compromising mean you are not being true to your beliefs?
            • How do you decide when to give in on something you think is important to get something else you want?


          S1: A More Perfect Union?

          How did the Philadelphia Convention begin?

          • video: James Madison and Other Delegates (2:30)
          • small groups:
            • read aloud and annotate
            • respond to Focus Question
          • whole class: 
            • share out response to Focus Question 1 (p120)
            • Creating a Government Graphic Organizer [Problem -> Solution]:


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          S2: Great Compromise

          How did a major disagreement lead to one of the key features of the U.S. government?

          • video: The Great Compromise (2:20)
          • small groups:
            • read aloud and annotate
            • respond to Focus Question
          • whole class: 
            • Creating a Government Graphic Organizer [Problem -> Solution]:


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            S3: The Question of Slavery

            How did the question of slavery shape the new government?




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            Exit Ticket:

            What motivated the Framers to reach a compromise over the structuring of Congress and disagreements regarding slavery and the slave trade?

            1/23 & 1/24 --- 4.1 (Assessment): The Articles of Confederation

            DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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            Objective: SWBAT demonstrate their understanding of the Articles of Cenfederation by scoring 75% or higher on assessment

              Standard: CA.HSS.8.3 - Students understand the foundation of the American political system and the ways in which citizens participate in it.

              Essential Questions: 

              • What did Shays's Rebellion indicate about the United States in the 1780s?

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              AGENDA

              • (review) S7.  Rebellion in a New Nation
                • What did Shays's Rebellion indicate about the United States in the 1780s?
              • Assessment 4.1 (Google Classroom)

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              (Review) S7.  Rebellion in a New Nation

              What did Shays's Rebellion indicate about the United States in the 1780s?

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              Assessment 4.1

              you may use your workbook and composition book to complete your assessment




              EARLY FINISH:
              Do.... work for another class, read silently, "play" the stock market

              Don't... wander around the room, take a nap, talk to anyone, SIT DOING NOTHING, or use the laptops for anything except the assessment or stock market research

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              4.2 Creating a Government (Introduction) Meeting of the Minds 

              • whole class guided reading and discussion
              • How did decisions made at the Constitutional Convention affect the balance of power in the new nation?
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              S1. A More Perfect Union? 

              1/16 & 1/17 --- S2. Accepting a Central Government /// S3. A Blueprint for Expansion /// S4. Problems with the Articles of Confederation at Home

              DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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              Objective: SWBAT describe the shortcomings of the Articles of Confederation and the challenges facing states after the American Revolution.

                Standard: CA.HSS.8.3 - Students understand the foundation of the American political system and the ways in which citizens participate in it.

                Essential Questions: 

                • How did the Founders limit the power of the country's first government?
                • What important laws were made under the Articles of Confederation?
                • What were the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation in resolving problems among the states?

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                AGENDA

                • S2. Accepting a Central Government
                  • How did the Founders limit the power of the country's first government?
                • S3. A Blueprint for Expansion
                  • What important laws were made under the Articles of Confederation?
                • S4. Problems with the Articles of Confederation at Home
                  • What were the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation in resolving problems among the states?
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                (Review)S1. Governing a New Nation

                How did a new nation begin to govern itself?

                • graphic organizer rows for the following events (pg 112)


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                S2. Accepting a Central Government

                How did the Founders limit the power of the country's first government?

                • read aloud S7 and answer focus question 2 (pg 114)
                • complete the graphic organizer rows for the following events (pg 112)
                  • "Confederation is formed by Second Continental Congress"


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                S3. A Blueprint for Expansion

                What important laws were made under the Articles of Confederation?

                Discussion:         Which states had competing land claims? Which state claimed the most western land?

                  • "Congress passes Land Ordinance and Northwest Ordinance"

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                S4. Problems with the Articles of Confederation at Home

                What were the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation in resolving problems among the states?


                  • "Congress could not regulate trade or commerce"

                1/15 --- S1. Governing a New Nation

                DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.

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                Objective: SWBAT describe how the United States began governing itself after the Revolutionary War, and explain the ways in which the power of the central government was limited.

                  Standard: CA.HSS.8.3 - Students understand the foundation of the American political system and the ways in which citizens participate in it.

                  Essential Questions: 

                  • How did a new nation begin to govern itself?
                  • How did the Founders limit the power of the country's first government?
                  • What important laws were made under the Articles of Confederation?

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                  AGENDA

                    • Welcome back! Happy New Year!
                    • S1. Governing a New Nation
                      • How did a new nation begin to govern itself?
                    • S2. Accepting a Central Government
                      • How did the Founders limit the power of the country's first government?
                    • S3. A Blueprint for Expansion
                      • What important laws were made under the Articles of Confederation?
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                  S1. Governing a New Nation

                  How did a new nation begin to govern itself?


                  • video: Constructing State Constitutions (3:00)
                  • WHOLE CLASS: read aloud S1 and answer focus question 1 (pg 114)
                  • complete the graphic organizer rows for the following events (pg 112)
                    • "Each state creates its own constitution"
                    • "Virginia passes The Virginia Statute for religious freedom"


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                  S2. Accepting a Central Government

                  How did the Founders limit the power of the country's first government?

                  • read aloud S7 and answer focus question 2 (pg 114)
                  • complete the graphic organizer rows for the following events (pg 112)
                    • "Confederation is formed by Second Continental Congress"


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                  S3. A Blueprint for Expansion

                  What important laws were made under the Articles of Confederation?


                  Discussion:         Which states had competing land claims? Which state claimed the most western land?


                    • "Congress passes Land Ordinance and Northwest Ordinance"



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