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In this unit, you will investigate the historical context in which our constitution was written. You will look at the Articles of Confederation, our nation's first form of government, and analyze the problems that led to its quick death. You will also look at the debates surrounding the writing and ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Basically, this unit is all about the Constitution. But you probably already got that.
Important Files
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Homework Assignments
Assignment #1: Power Relationships
- Read and take notes on chapter 2, section 2 (The First Government)
- Complete guided reading handout if it will help you organize your notes
- Watch and take notes on these videos (the second you have already seen):
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Assignment #2: A New Constitution
- Read and take notes on chapter 2, section 3 (A New Constitution)
- Complete guided reading handout if it will help you organize your notes
- Check out this web site that outlines the video contest we talked about in class
- Watch and take notes on this video:
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Assignment #3: Ideals of the Constitution
- Read and take notes on chapter 3, section 1 (Ideals of the Constitution)
- Complete guided reading handout if it will help you organize your notes
- Work on your Constitution infographic
- Watch and take notes on this video:
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Assignment #4: The Bill of Rights
- Read and take notes on chapter 4, section 1 (The Bill of Rights)
- Complete guided reading handout if it will help you organize your notes
- Finish your Constitution infographic and turn it in on Google Classroom
- Watch and take notes on these videos:
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Assignment #5: Study for the Constitution Test
- Review all notes, homework sheets, and your infographic
- Watch any videos linked on this page again that you feel will help you on the test
- Review this Quizlet
- Have ready to turn in tomorrow:
- Notes and/or graphic organizers (assignments 1-4)
- Screenshot from the iCivics game "Do I Have a Right?"
Assignment #6: The Bicameral Legislature
- Read chapter 5, section 1 (The Senate and the House of Representatives)
- Congress study guide (link above) questions 1-7
- Key terms 1-6
- Watch and take notes on this video:
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Assignment 7: Drafting Laws
- Write down or type up any ideas for changes to the current rules
- Be as specific as you can about rules and enforcement
Assignment 8: How Congress Is Organized
- Read chapter 5, section 2
- Study guide questions 8-12
- Key terms 7-11
- Watch and take notes on these videos:
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Assignment 9: The Powers of Congress
- Read chapter 5, section 3
- Study guide questions 13-18
- Key terms 12-16
- Watch and take notes on this video:
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Assignment 10: How a Bill Becomes a Law
- Read chapter 5, section 4
- Study guide questions 19-26
- Key terms 17-23
- Watch and take notes on these videos:
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Assignment 11: Study for the Congress Quiz
- Review your notes, flashcards, and study guide
- Finish the Constitution Scavenger Hunt
- Bring study guide and video notes to class tomorrow
