Key Question:
Students will understand the
origins of American
Government.
Results:
The following student outcomes
are expected.
1) Learn the origins of the
American Government System.
2) Follow the development of
that system through the colonial period to the coming of
independence.
3) Study the critical period
and the governmental arrangements set up by the Articles of
Confederation.
4) Learn the events that lead
to the adaptation of the United States Constitution.
The following DODDS standards are addresed
in this lesson:
6.1.12 Explain why
people form governments.
3.1.12 Describe how
governments change over time.
3.2.12 Assess the
contributions of people in U.S. history to the development of the
democratic system in the United States.
3.3.12 Explain how early
experiments in self-government influenced the present political
system in the United States.
3.4.12 Analyze how
interpretations of the Constitution have changed over
time.
Tasks:
Before lecture presentation
begins on Creating the Constitution
have students write six focus questions
Who, What, Where, How and Why. While listening to the lecture have
students answer the question.
Interactions:
During lecture teacher
interacts with students.
Situation:
(Where and under what
conditions, implementation of the unit takes place).
Discussion and presentation of the
lesson in the classroom.
Follow up in information center where
research takes place.
Assesment:
Students choose one of the
frames about whom they will research and write a short biography.
Focus will be on the individuals contribution to the
Constitution.
Quiz on section
Internet Activity:
Using the following URL
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/const/fed/fedpapers.html
find out what "The Federalist" was. Find and read the text of the
Federalist No. 69 written by Hamilton. Write a summary answering
the following questions. What complaints did Hamilton have about
the powers of the President?
Tools:
Textbook: Magruders American
Government
Computer/Internet
Word Processing Application
Notebook