U.S. History - Quarter 3
US Lesson 20 - 4.1 State Constitutions
DoDEA Standard 7.4 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION
The newly independent states faced political and economic struggles under the Articles of Confederation. These
challenges resulted in a Constitutional Convention, a debate over ratification, and the eventual adoption of the
Bill of Rights.
7.4b The lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation presented numerous challenges. A convention was held to revise the Articles, the result of which was the Constitution. The Constitution established a democratic republic with a stronger central government.
The newly independent states faced political and economic struggles under the Articles of Confederation. These
challenges resulted in a Constitutional Convention, a debate over ratification, and the eventual adoption of the
Bill of Rights.
7.4b The lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation presented numerous challenges. A convention was held to revise the Articles, the result of which was the Constitution. The Constitution established a democratic republic with a stronger central government.
- Students will examine the Constitutions of various states, their main ideas and provisions, and their influence on the formation of the United States Constitution.
Due- Planner Check Q3 #1 - Due at 7:59 AM
US Lesson 20 State Constitutions - New Hampshire
Today's class assignment focuses on the New Hampshire Constitution of 1776. This constitution is really different! It is the task of your group to figure how! Follow the instructions in class so that you can complete this assignment. Participation points will be based on your responses. There is no homework today.
US Lesson 20 Part 2 - Constitutions Overview
Today's class assignment focuses on an article about early American state constitutions. It provides good information about the various state constitutions and how they were different. We will begin reading the article in class, but you will need to finish reading it for homework.
Assignment- Demonstrate how the early state constitutions were similar and how they were different. Include significant facts, interesting details, and make it interesting.
Proposal Requirements
Today's class assignment focuses on the New Hampshire Constitution of 1776. This constitution is really different! It is the task of your group to figure how! Follow the instructions in class so that you can complete this assignment. Participation points will be based on your responses. There is no homework today.
US Lesson 20 Part 2 - Constitutions Overview
Today's class assignment focuses on an article about early American state constitutions. It provides good information about the various state constitutions and how they were different. We will begin reading the article in class, but you will need to finish reading it for homework.
Assignment- Demonstrate how the early state constitutions were similar and how they were different. Include significant facts, interesting details, and make it interesting.
Proposal Requirements
- Will you work alone or with a classmate?
- What type of presentation will you do? (PowerPoint, Movie, Poster, etc...)
- What are the four states that you will focus on?
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PowerPoint Requirements
Note- Do not send questions about the assignment via email. Use the Google Meet open sessions (noon-1:00) to ask questions about this project. |
Example of the Sixth PowerPoint Slide
The slide that is shown below is an example of the sixth slide. It meets the basic requirements of comparing and contrasting at least five different topics in the four state constitutions. Obviously it is missing the "details," but it gives you an idea of how you might present your information. 
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Homework - Finish reading the article for homework. Then, write a proposal that you can submit in class on Tuesday. Use the following guide to help you organize your thoughts.
US Lesson 21 - 4.1 State Constitutions and the Articles of Confederation
DoDEA Standard 7.4 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION
The newly independent states faced political and economic struggles under the Articles of Confederation. These
challenges resulted in a Constitutional Convention, a debate over ratification, and the eventual adoption of the
Bill of Rights.
7.4b The lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation presented numerous challenges. A convention was held to revise the Articles, the result of which was the Constitution. The Constitution established a democratic republic with a stronger central government.
The newly independent states faced political and economic struggles under the Articles of Confederation. These
challenges resulted in a Constitutional Convention, a debate over ratification, and the eventual adoption of the
Bill of Rights.
7.4b The lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation presented numerous challenges. A convention was held to revise the Articles, the result of which was the Constitution. The Constitution established a democratic republic with a stronger central government.
- Students will investigate the successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation, determine why many felt a new plan of government was needed, and explain how the United States Constitution attempted to address the weaknesses of the Articles.
- Students will examine the Constitutions of various states, their main ideas and provisions, and their influence on the formation of the United States Constitution.
US Lesson 21 Part 1 - Early State Constitutions Wrap-up
Today we will wrap-up own class lessons on the early American state constitutions. You will work with your cooperative learning groups to complete and submit the written assignment by 8:59 / 10:59 (end of class). Each student will work complete his or her own assignment and submit it in Google Classroom.
Homework - You will continue to work on your state constitutions project and be at least half-way finished by Wednesday. Be ready to share you work so that you can demonstrate that you are at least half-way finished; this will be a graded check of your partially completed project.
US Lesson 21 Part 2 - Articles of Confederation
Today we will wrap-up own class lessons on the Articles of Confederation. You will work with your cooperative learning groups to complete and submit the written assignment by 8:59 / 10:59 (end of class). Each student will work complete his or her own assignment and submit it in Google Classroom. Remember to click "Turn In" before leaving the Meet.
US Lesson 21 Part 3 - Early US State Constitutions / Articles of Confederation Wrap-up
Today we will wrap-up own class lessons on the early American state constitutions. You will work with your cooperative learning groups to complete and submit the written assignment by 8:59 / 10:59 (end of class). Each student will work complete his or her own assignment and submit it in Google Classroom.
Homework - You will continue to work on your state constitutions project and be at least half-way finished by Wednesday. Be ready to share you work so that you can demonstrate that you are at least half-way finished; this will be a graded check of your partially completed project.
US Lesson 21 Part 2 - Articles of Confederation
Today we will wrap-up own class lessons on the Articles of Confederation. You will work with your cooperative learning groups to complete and submit the written assignment by 8:59 / 10:59 (end of class). Each student will work complete his or her own assignment and submit it in Google Classroom. Remember to click "Turn In" before leaving the Meet.
US Lesson 21 Part 3 - Early US State Constitutions / Articles of Confederation Wrap-up
US Lesson 22 - 4.2 The U.S. Constitution
DoDEA Standard 7.4 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION
The newly independent states faced political and economic struggles under the Articles of Confederation. These challenges resulted in a Constitutional Convention, a debate over ratification, and the eventual adoption of the Bill of Rights.
7.4b The lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation presented numerous challenges. A convention was held to revise the Articles, the result of which was the Constitution. The Constitution established a democratic republic with a stronger central government.
The newly independent states faced political and economic struggles under the Articles of Confederation. These challenges resulted in a Constitutional Convention, a debate over ratification, and the eventual adoption of the Bill of Rights.
7.4b The lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation presented numerous challenges. A convention was held to revise the Articles, the result of which was the Constitution. The Constitution established a democratic republic with a stronger central government.
US Lesson 22 Part 1 - Drafting a Constitution
Over the past few weeks you have been learning about the various state constitutions in original thirteen colonies. The ideas and government structures that were created in these constitutions helped to form a new constitution for the country. But, the debate to create the new constitution involved a lot of time and compromise.
Why was there a need for a new constitution? Look at DoDEA standard 7.4b!
Focus - As you read the text, focus on the following topics and be able to identify and explain the main points of each term. It is especially important that you focus on the information provided on the diagram on page 187.
Over the past few weeks you have been learning about the various state constitutions in original thirteen colonies. The ideas and government structures that were created in these constitutions helped to form a new constitution for the country. But, the debate to create the new constitution involved a lot of time and compromise.
Why was there a need for a new constitution? Look at DoDEA standard 7.4b!
Focus - As you read the text, focus on the following topics and be able to identify and explain the main points of each term. It is especially important that you focus on the information provided on the diagram on page 187.
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Key Terms
Homework - Read Chapter 4.2 / Prepare Response |
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During the Friday virtual lesson you will be asked to submit three sentences that answer the question shown in gold. Remember to provide evidence from the textbook in the form of a quote. The expectation is that you will prepare your response in advance and be ready to paste it in the chat box at the beginning of the lesson. This is a graded assignment.
Was the "Great Compromise" fair to small states?
US Lesson 22 Part 2 - Submit Chat Response / Drafting a Constitution Jamboard Activity
Work with your group today to complete the following activity. You will create two Jamboard slides, one focused on Virginia Plan, and the other will focus on the New Jersey Plan. Use the two sources to collect information about each topic. Also, include a picture for each slide from the Library of Congress. Your group is dismissed when there are eight notes and one picture on each slide.
Was the "Great Compromise" fair to small states?
US Lesson 22 Part 2 - Submit Chat Response / Drafting a Constitution Jamboard Activity
Work with your group today to complete the following activity. You will create two Jamboard slides, one focused on Virginia Plan, and the other will focus on the New Jersey Plan. Use the two sources to collect information about each topic. Also, include a picture for each slide from the Library of Congress. Your group is dismissed when there are eight notes and one picture on each slide.
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Instructions
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US Lesson 23 - 4.2 The U.S. Constitution
DoDEA Standard 7.4 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION
The newly independent states faced political and economic struggles under the Articles of Confederation. These challenges resulted in a Constitutional Convention, a debate over ratification, and the eventual adoption of the Bill of Rights.
7.4b The lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation presented numerous challenges. A convention was held to revise the Articles, the result of which was the Constitution. The Constitution established a democratic republic with a stronger central government.
The newly independent states faced political and economic struggles under the Articles of Confederation. These challenges resulted in a Constitutional Convention, a debate over ratification, and the eventual adoption of the Bill of Rights.
7.4b The lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation presented numerous challenges. A convention was held to revise the Articles, the result of which was the Constitution. The Constitution established a democratic republic with a stronger central government.
US Lesson 23 Part 1 - Drafting a Constitution Jamboard Activity II
Today you will work with your group to finish the US Constitution Jamboard assignment. The third slide will be titled "Three-fifths Compromise" and the fourth will be titled "The Great Compromise." Use your textbook and link below as your sources. Also, include a picture for each slide from the Library of Congress. All students are expected to work closely with their groups until the end of class or until the assignment is complete.
Important - Include your initials, the page number or site name where you found the information, and a full quote from the source.
Today you will work with your group to finish the US Constitution Jamboard assignment. The third slide will be titled "Three-fifths Compromise" and the fourth will be titled "The Great Compromise." Use your textbook and link below as your sources. Also, include a picture for each slide from the Library of Congress. All students are expected to work closely with their groups until the end of class or until the assignment is complete.
Important - Include your initials, the page number or site name where you found the information, and a full quote from the source.
Your group is dismissed when there are eight notes and one picture on each slide.
US Lesson 23 Part 2 - Drafting a Constitution Class Page 190 Assignment
Create a Google Doc and complete the following assignment. Begin by saving it as your last name and the assignment name. Then create the proper heading in the upper-left-hand corner of the page. Type each of the five questions and put them in bold. Answer each question using complete sentences and provide evidence from the text to support your answers. All answers require at least one quote with a page number. Submit your completed assignment by 2:35 today.
Create a Google Doc and complete the following assignment. Begin by saving it as your last name and the assignment name. Then create the proper heading in the upper-left-hand corner of the page. Type each of the five questions and put them in bold. Answer each question using complete sentences and provide evidence from the text to support your answers. All answers require at least one quote with a page number. Submit your completed assignment by 2:35 today.
HW- Reading Assignment 4.3 Ideas That Influenced the Constitution / Prepare Gold Question Response
Prepare and submit this gold question prior to the beginning of class on Tuesday. Make sure you add a heading (name, date, Duncan - Block _" and the title of the assignment. Your response must answer the question shown in gold below and use evidence from the text. Use one quote plus two other sentences that are written in your own words. This is a graded assignment.
Prepare and submit this gold question prior to the beginning of class on Tuesday. Make sure you add a heading (name, date, Duncan - Block _" and the title of the assignment. Your response must answer the question shown in gold below and use evidence from the text. Use one quote plus two other sentences that are written in your own words. This is a graded assignment.
Who was John Locke and why is he considered a major figure of the Enlightenment?
Hint- What Locke ideas were so earthshaking that they ended up helping to shape the US Constitution?
Hint- What Locke ideas were so earthshaking that they ended up helping to shape the US Constitution?
US Lesson 24 - 4.3 Ideas That Influenced the Constitution
DoDEA Standard 7.4 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION
The newly independent states faced political and economic struggles under the Articles of Confederation. These challenges resulted in a Constitutional Convention, a debate over ratification, and the eventual adoption of the Bill of Rights.
7.4b The lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation presented numerous challenges. A convention was held to revise the Articles, the result of which was the Constitution. The Constitution established a democratic republic with a stronger central government.
The newly independent states faced political and economic struggles under the Articles of Confederation. These challenges resulted in a Constitutional Convention, a debate over ratification, and the eventual adoption of the Bill of Rights.
7.4b The lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation presented numerous challenges. A convention was held to revise the Articles, the result of which was the Constitution. The Constitution established a democratic republic with a stronger central government.
Due Planner / Gold Question Response
US Lesson 24 Part 1 4.3 Ideas That Influenced the Constitution Class Assignment-
Complete questions one, three, and five only on page 196. Create a Google Doc and complete the following assignment. Begin by saving it as your last name and the assignment name. Create the heading and put it in the upper-left-hand corner of the page. Type the questions, put them in bold, and then add the title and instructions. Answer each question using complete sentences and provide evidence from the text to support your answers. All answers require at least one quote with a page number. Submit your completed assignment by the end of class today.
US Lesson 24 Part 2 4.3 Jamboard Breakout Room Activity
Work with your group today to complete the following activity. Create a Jamboard and name it using the following example- "Feb. 18 B4 Texas - Chris, Mary, Bill, and Becky" You will create three Jamboard slides with the following topics: Republic, English Influences, and American Influences. Each member of the group will find a quote from the chapter post it with a sticky note. Include the quote, the page number, and your fist name on each sticky note. Your group is dismissed when each member has added two sticky notes for each of the three topics. This assignment is due at the end of class today.
Note- Students who are absent from class must complete this activity on their own and submit it by 2:35 tomorrow.
Homework- None (Other than your planner!)
US Lesson 24 Part 1 4.3 Ideas That Influenced the Constitution Class Assignment-
Complete questions one, three, and five only on page 196. Create a Google Doc and complete the following assignment. Begin by saving it as your last name and the assignment name. Create the heading and put it in the upper-left-hand corner of the page. Type the questions, put them in bold, and then add the title and instructions. Answer each question using complete sentences and provide evidence from the text to support your answers. All answers require at least one quote with a page number. Submit your completed assignment by the end of class today.
US Lesson 24 Part 2 4.3 Jamboard Breakout Room Activity
Work with your group today to complete the following activity. Create a Jamboard and name it using the following example- "Feb. 18 B4 Texas - Chris, Mary, Bill, and Becky" You will create three Jamboard slides with the following topics: Republic, English Influences, and American Influences. Each member of the group will find a quote from the chapter post it with a sticky note. Include the quote, the page number, and your fist name on each sticky note. Your group is dismissed when each member has added two sticky notes for each of the three topics. This assignment is due at the end of class today.
Note- Students who are absent from class must complete this activity on their own and submit it by 2:35 tomorrow.
Homework- None (Other than your planner!)
US Lesson 25 - 4.4 Federalist, Antifederalists, and the Bill of Rights
DoDEA Standard 7.4 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION
The newly independent states faced political and economic struggles under the Articles of Confederation. These challenges resulted in a Constitutional Convention, a debate over ratification, and the eventual adoption of the Bill of Rights.
7.4b The lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation presented numerous challenges. A convention was held to revise the Articles, the result of which was the Constitution. The Constitution established a democratic republic with a stronger central government.
The newly independent states faced political and economic struggles under the Articles of Confederation. These challenges resulted in a Constitutional Convention, a debate over ratification, and the eventual adoption of the Bill of Rights.
7.4b The lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation presented numerous challenges. A convention was held to revise the Articles, the result of which was the Constitution. The Constitution established a democratic republic with a stronger central government.
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US Lesson 25 Part 1 Federalists, Antifederalists, and Bill of Rights
Key Terms
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Objectives
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US Lesson 25 Part 2 4.4 Federalists, Antifederalists, and the Bill of Rights
Read the first half of the chapter and stop at the bottom of page 199. Consider the following questions...
US Lesson 25 Part 3 4.4 The Ratification Process and New Amendments
US Lesson 25 Part 2 4.4 Federalists, Antifederalists, and the Bill of Rights
Read the first half of the chapter and stop at the bottom of page 199. Consider the following questions...
- Who was George Mason where was he from?
- Why was George Mason an Antifederalist?
US Lesson 25 Part 3 4.4 The Ratification Process and New Amendments
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US Lesson 25 Part 4 The Federalist Papers and The Preamble of the U.S. Constitution
Asynchronous Assignment - Complete the Test Study Guide
Write your name and class in the upper-left-hand corner of the paper. Use the US History textbook, lesson page (content and links), and online class glossary to complete this assignment. All definitions must come from the class glossary. Answer all of the questions, including the extra-credit, using a pen. Submit one clear picture of the front and one clear picture of the back. (Due March 1st 7:59 AM)
Write your name and class in the upper-left-hand corner of the paper. Use the US History textbook, lesson page (content and links), and online class glossary to complete this assignment. All definitions must come from the class glossary. Answer all of the questions, including the extra-credit, using a pen. Submit one clear picture of the front and one clear picture of the back. (Due March 1st 7:59 AM)
US Lesson 26 - 4.5 Understanding the Constitution
DoDEA Standard 7.4 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION
The newly independent states faced political and economic struggles under the Articles of Confederation. These challenges resulted in a Constitutional Convention, a debate over ratification, and the eventual adoption of the Bill of Rights.
7.4b The lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation presented numerous challenges. A convention was held to revise the Articles, the result of which was the Constitution. The Constitution established a democratic republic with a stronger central government.
The newly independent states faced political and economic struggles under the Articles of Confederation. These challenges resulted in a Constitutional Convention, a debate over ratification, and the eventual adoption of the Bill of Rights.
7.4b The lack of a strong central government under the Articles of Confederation presented numerous challenges. A convention was held to revise the Articles, the result of which was the Constitution. The Constitution established a democratic republic with a stronger central government.
US Lesson 26 Part 1 4.5 Understanding the Constitution Pages 203-207
- What basic goals of the Constitution are reflected in the Preamble?
- What are the seven basic principles of the U.S. Constitution?
US Lesson - ELA Focus Day (The Compare and Contrast Essay)
Homework- Study for the US History Test
US Lesson 26 Part 2 U.S. History Test/ Lesson 26 Part 3 4.5 Understanding the Constitution
Homework- Judicial Branch Assignment
- Read Pages 207-212
- Legislative Branch
- Executive Branch
Homework- Judicial Branch Assignment