2/24 & 2/25 --- Chapter 4 - The Bill of Rights

DO NOW: 

  • Read both questions of the questions below
  • Then, select write a response to one in your composition book. Be sure to explain your opinion!
    • Should a person be allowed to speak their mind if they know that it will start a fight? Explain.
    • Should the police be allowed to search a person's home or car without a warrant if they believe he or she is about to commit a crime?

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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.

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      AGENDA / ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

        • 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?
        • Investigation Activity --- Enduring Debate: Liberty vs. Security
          • Should the government be able to restrict individual rights to preserve order and protect citizens? In this activity, you will analyze two opposing positions. Then, you will join in the debate.
        • Social Studies Explanation: The Bill of Rights
          • ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does the Bill of Rights help government balance rights and order in the U.S. political system?
        • Assessment 4.4: The Bill of Rights
          • Written Assessment
          • Multiple Choice


        Have you seen him?


        Please remember to remove your hood! :)


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        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?


        • whole class: 
          • share out Focus Question 

        • The Bill of Rights: Graphic Organizer (pg 140-141)
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        S4: Rights of the Accused

        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: 
        • 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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        Investigation Activity --- Enduring Debate: Liberty vs. Security


        • Should the government be able to restrict individual rights to preserve order and protect citizens?' 
        • In this activity, you will analyze two opposing positions. Then, you will join in the debate.




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        Social Studies Explanation: The Bill of Rights



        • Use the template to assemble evidence from the sources you have explored. 
        • Then, you use your completed template handout to write an answer to the Essential Question and defend your answer with supporting evidence.

        • 4.4 Essential Question: How does the Bill of Rights help government balance rights and order in the U.S. political system?



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