Focus: This unit will be an in-depth study of the Constitutional Convention and the Constitution.
Unit Length: Approx. 5.5 weeks
Grade Level: Juniors
Student Outcomes: 1. identify the main attendees of the Constitutional Convention and explain their influence on the document. 2. analyze and interpret various parts of the Constitution as a culmination of earlier theories of government and as consequences of earlier events. 3. be able to identify and apply constitutional principles to historical examples.
Lectures: Attendees and Agreements at the Convention Disagreements and Compromise Purpose of Constitution and Acceptance Ratification
Text: "We the People"
Handouts: Ratification Handout Constitution Preamble Worksheet Articles I-VII Worksheet Amendments Worksheet Constitution group Project Handout Study Guide
Film: Key Constitutional Concepts: "Creating a Constitution" A More Perfect Union
Assessment: House of Cards Activity Textbook Questions Handout Grades Video Response Articles Quizzes Test Constitution Group Project