4/22: US History 2: Day 1 Constitutional Systems

Day 1: Constitutional SYSTEMS (Absent today? Complete THESE WORKSHEETS)

LTLT1: I can analyze the founding systems the United States government

LTLT2: I can examine social and political life in the early Republic

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LT1a. I can explain how the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to the creation of the Constitution.

LT2a. I can explain how Shay’s Rebellion led to the creation of the Constitution.


DO NOW: MYSTERY TEXT 
Using the cards given to you and your partner, answer the questions to the best of your ability. You should have 10 questions altogether. 

Reflection of DO NOW: 
1. Where do you think these questions came from? 
 2. You have to get at least 60% right to “earn” naturalization… What are your thoughts on that? 

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POD:
1. Do Now Naturalization Quiz
2. INTRO to NEW UNIT and AOLs (Naturalization Quiz & Infographic on Political Systems)
3. AofC to Drafting the Constitution
4. Getting to Know the Constitution (Math and Mapping)
5. EXIT Ticket
6. Additional Time? Start homework. 

TASK 3: ARTICLES of CONFEDERATION
Resources: http://www.history.com/videos/america-gets-a-constitution#america-gets-a-constitution and http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/the-constitutional-convention-the-great-compromise.html

TASK 4: Getting to KNOW the CONSTITUTION (Math and Mapping)
You will need colored pencils or highlighters AND a calculator.
 
The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme law of the United States. Empowered with the sovereign authority of the people by the framers and the consent of the legislatures of the states, it is the source of all government powers, and also provides important limitations on the government that protect the fundamental rights of United States citizens.

TASK 5: EXIT TICKET 
1. Which topics received the most attention in the Constitution? 
2. What does the map suggest hypotheses about the relative importance to the Founders of the powers of the new government? 
 3. To what extent do the powers of each branch of government displayed in the map match how the federal government works today? 

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Day 1: HOMEWORK 

TASK 1: Check out the image. What two/three questions would you like to get answered? Then, go to http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/the-ratification-of-the-constitution-and-the-new-us-government.html and watch the video there (5 minutes). Use the info to answer your TWO questions. 
TASK 2: Text code reading on HW Sheet (you must have at least 8 underlines and at least 6 text notations to earn a 3- high quality/craftsmanship earns a 4).  
TASK 3: Quotes about the Constitution’s Ratification: Pick a quote and reflect on it in the space on the HW sheet. 
EXTENSION TASK: http://youtu.be/bO7FQsCcbD8 Watch this optional video if you really love this topic!