DO NOW: in your composition book, copy and annotate the lesson objective.
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Objective: SWBAT describe the ratification of the Constitution, and explain the reasoning behind incorporating a bill of rights.
Standard: CA.HSS.8.3 - Students understand the foundation of the American political system and the ways in which citizens participate in it.
AGENDA / ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
- (Review) S2: Great Compromise
- How did a major disagreement lead to one of the key features of the U.S. government?
- (Review) 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?
- 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?
- In what ways does the Constitution limit the powers of the national government?
- How did debate over the Constitution lead to the creation of the Bill of Rights?
- How was the Constitution finally agreed upon?
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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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