Week 12 Activities and Homework

Daily Activities and Homework, 10/27- 10/31:

M: Learn about checks & balances in the Constitution. HW: put diagram on back of poster.

T: Discuss the Const. Convention and problems that had to be resolved. HW: write 3 sections of gov’t topic and put on front of poster.

W: Continue learning about process of writing Constitution. HW: write remaining 2 sections of gov’t topic; put on poster w/ list of sources, pictures, title.

TH: DUE: 2-sided gov’t poster. Present gov’t topics. HW: none

F: Continue presenting gov’t topics. Discuss upcoming election. HW: none

Goals and Objectives:
Describe the process and methods of an election
Analyze ideas that the United States incorporated into its government
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Explain the process that led to the writing of the US Constitution
Analyze competing interests between large and small states

Social Studies Standards:
Describe the significance of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (S1, C4, PO4)
Describe how Washington’s presidency, the Constitution, and political parties served to unite the 13 colonies into one nation (S1, C4, PO6)
Analyze principles on which the Constitution is based: limited government, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, checks & balances, limited government, governmental flexibility (S3, C2, PO1)