DO NOW:
- copy and annotate the lesson objective in your composition book
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Objective: SWBAT analyze the bill of rights and describe the ways in which it helps government balance rights and order in the U.S. political system
Standard: CA.US.8.4 - Students analyze the aspirations and ideals of the people of the new nation.
Standard: CA.US.8.4 - Students analyze the aspirations and ideals of the people of the new nation.
AGENDA / ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
- 4.4 The Bill of Rights
- ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does the Bill of Rights help government balance rights and order in the U.S. political system?
- S1: Rights Before the Revolution
- Why were Americans fearful of a strong central government?
- S2: Protecting the People
- How did the Bill of Rights calm peoples' fears about a strong central government?
- S3: Personal Liberty
- How does the Bill of Rights protect personal freedom?
- S4: Rights of the Accused
- How does the Bill of Rights protect against abuse of the justice system?
- S5: Limited Government
- How does the Bill of Rights limit the power of the central government?
- ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does the Bill of Rights help government balance rights and order in the U.S. political system?
- S1: Rights Before the Revolution
- Why were Americans fearful of a strong central government?
- S2: Protecting the People
- How did the Bill of Rights calm peoples' fears about a strong central government?
- S3: Personal Liberty
- How does the Bill of Rights protect personal freedom?
- S4: Rights of the Accused
- How does the Bill of Rights protect against abuse of the justice system?
- S5: Limited Government
- How does the Bill of Rights limit the power of the central government?
Have you seen him?
Please remember to remove your hood! :)
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INTRODUCTION
SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Do you think people need protection from their own government? Why, or why not?
- Besides the right to property, can you think of some other rights that people should enjoy?
- What are some ways people try to protect their rights?
S1: Rights Before the Revolution
Why were Americans fearful of a strong central government?
- small groups:
- read aloud and annotate S1 (pg 142)
- respond to Focus Question 1
- whole class:
- share out Focus Question
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S2: Protecting the People
How did the Bill of Rights calm peoples' fears about a strong central government?
- small groups:
- read aloud and annotate S2 (pg 142)
- respond to Focus Question 2
- whole class:
- share out Focus Question
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S3: Personal Liberty
How does the Bill of Rights protect personal freedom?
- video: The First Amendment in Action (4:00)
- small groups:
- read aloud and annotate S3 (pg 142)
- respond to Focus Question 3
- whole class:
- share out Focus Question
- The Bill of Rights: Graphic Organizer (pg 140-141)
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How does the Bill of Rights protect against abuse of the justice system?
- video: (partners)
- small groups:
- read aloud and annotate S4
- respond to Focus Question 4
- whole class:
- share out Focus Question
- The Bill of Rights: Graphic Organizer
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S5: Limited Government
How does the Bill of Rights limit the power of the central government?
- videos: (partners)
- small groups:
- read aloud and annotate S5
- respond to Focus Question 5
- whole class:
- share out Focus Question
- The Bill of Rights: Graphic Organizer
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