Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Change the Constitution Quick Write

If you could change just one aspect of the United States Constitution, what would you change and why?

Be sure to justify your response by explaining why this change would be beneficial to you and the population as a whole. Be creative, but also please be school-appropriate.

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The Constitution Writing Project

Over the course of the unit on the Constitution, you will be writing your own constitution based on what you know about the US system of government and other systems around the world. Your constitution can be for an existing country, or for a fictional country and must include:

1) The Preamble • 5 points

The introduction to your constitution; this should state what you want your constitution to accomplish.

2) Article I • 10 points

The Legislature. You should explain how your legislature will function. Is it unicameral? Bicameral? How are representatives elected or chosen? How long are their terms in office? What powers does your legislature have?

3) Article II • 10 points

The Executive. You should explain how your executive will function. Is the executive a part of the legislature like in most parliamentary systems or is it an independent branch like in the United States? Why did you choose this system? How is your chief executive selected? Is the executive strong or are their powers ceremonial? Also, how will the bureaucracy function?

4) Article III • 10 points

The Judiciary. How much power will the judiciary have? Will the court system have broad powers of judicial review or will their mandate be more narrow? How will judges and justices be selected? How long will their terms in office be?

5) Article IV • 10 points

Miscellaneous. Will your nation be a unitary or federal state? Will you enshrine an official language into the constitution? Will your nation be officially neutral? Be creative!

6) Spelling and Grammar • 5 points

7) Bill of Rights • Extra Credit (up to 10 points)

Come up with ten rights that need to be enshrined into your nation's founding document. Each right is worth one point.

8) Creativity • Extra Credit (up to 10 additional points)

Print out your Constitution on an oversized sheet of paper, crumple it up, and design it however you see fit!

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Constitution Project Rubric

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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The Constitution Assessment

Each unit will have one summative assessment at the end that test how well you have learned key standards and ideas. The Constitution assessment will not follow the normal test structure, but will still be worth 50 points:

• 5 two-part completion questions concerning the Bill of Rights (2 points each)

• 30 matching questions; articles, amendments, and elected officials (0.5 points each)

• 21 multiple choice questions (1 points each)

• 2 short answer questions (2 points each)

• 2 extra credit short answer questions (2 point maximum each)

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Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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The Constitution Assessment

Each unit will have one summative assessment at the end that test how well you have learned key standards and ideas. The Constitution assessment will not follow the normal test structure, but will still be worth 50 points:

• 5 two-part completion questions concerning the Bill of Rights (2 points each)

• 30 matching questions; articles, amendments, and elected officials (0.5 points each)

• 21 multiple choice questions (1 points each)

• 2 short answer questions (2 points each)

• 2 extra credit short answer questions (2 point maximum each)

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Fourth Period: 10:58am to 11:41am

Fifth Period: 12:16pm to 12:59pm

Sixth Period: 1:02pm to 1:50pm

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The Constitution Notes & Close Readings

Over the course of the unit, you will be taking notes based on what you are reading the Constitution Translated book as well as presentation slides. Your notes should include the following sections:

1. Comparative Politics (The Three Branches)

2. Article I

3. Article II

4. Article III, IV, V, VI, VII

5. Bill of Rights

The Constitution Translated Book

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The Constitution Writing Project

Over the course of the unit on the Constitution, you will be writing your own constitution based on what you know about the US system of government and other systems around the world. Your constitution can be for an existing country, or for a fictional country and must include:

1) The Preamble • 5 points

The introduction to your constitution; this should state what you want your constitution to accomplish.

2) Article I • 10 points

The Legislature. You should explain how your legislature will function. Is it unicameral? Bicameral? How are representatives elected or chosen? How long are their terms in office? What powers does your legislature have?

3) Article II • 10 points

The Executive. You should explain how your executive will function. Is the executive a part of the legislature like in most parliamentary systems or is it an independent branch like in the United States? Why did you choose this system? How is your chief executive selected? Is the executive strong or are their powers ceremonial? Also, how will the bureaucracy function?

4) Article III • 10 points

The Judiciary. How much power will the judiciary have? Will the court system have broad powers of judicial review or will their mandate be more narrow? How will judges and justices be selected? How long will their terms in office be?

5) Article IV • 10 points

Miscellaneous. Will your nation be a unitary or federal state? Will you enshrine an official language into the constitution? Will your nation be officially neutral? Be creative!

6) Spelling and Grammar • 5 points

7) Bill of Rights • Extra Credit (up to 10 points)

Come up with ten rights that need to be enshrined into your nation's founding document. Each right is worth one point.

8) Creativity • Extra Credit (up to 10 additional points)

Print out your Constitution on an oversized sheet of paper, crumple it up, and design it however you see fit!

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Constitution Project Rubric

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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The Constitution Notes & Close Readings

Over the course of the unit, you will be taking notes based on what you are reading the Constitution Translated book as well as presentation slides. Your notes should include the following sections:

1. Comparative Politics (The Three Branches)

2. Article I

3. Article II

4. Article III, IV, V, VI, VII

5. Bill of Rights

The Constitution Translated Book

First Period: 8:30am to 9:21am

Third Period: 10:27am to 11:17am

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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The Constitution Vocabulary Quiz (2)

Each unit will have one or two vocabulary quizzes that test how well you have learned key vocabulary words and concepts. Vocabulary quizzes are worth 25 points and the following is the breakdown:

• 15 vocabulary matching questions (0.5 points each)

• 3 academic vocabulary sentences (1 point each)

• 4 multiple choice questions (0.5 points each)

• 12.5 points are automatically given

ACADEMIC VOCABULARY WORDS

• Civilian

• Liberty

• Infringe

• Incriminate

• Responsibility

• Respect

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The Constitution Writing Project

Over the course of the unit on the Constitution, you will be writing your own constitution based on what you know about the US system of government and other systems around the world. Your constitution can be for an existing country, or for a fictional country and must include:

1) The Preamble • 5 points

The introduction to your constitution; this should state what you want your constitution to accomplish.

2) Article I • 10 points

The Legislature. You should explain how your legislature will function. Is it unicameral? Bicameral? How are representatives elected or chosen? How long are their terms in office? What powers does your legislature have?

3) Article II • 10 points

The Executive. You should explain how your executive will function. Is the executive a part of the legislature like in most parliamentary systems or is it an independent branch like in the United States? Why did you choose this system? How is your chief executive selected? Is the executive strong or are their powers ceremonial? Also, how will the bureaucracy function?

4) Article III • 10 points

The Judiciary. How much power will the judiciary have? Will the court system have broad powers of judicial review or will their mandate be more narrow? How will judges and justices be selected? How long will their terms in office be?

5) Article IV • 10 points

Miscellaneous. Will your nation be a unitary or federal state? Will you enshrine an official language into the constitution? Will your nation be officially neutral? Be creative!

6) Spelling and Grammar • 5 points

7) Bill of Rights • Extra Credit (up to 10 points)

Come up with ten rights that need to be enshrined into your nation's founding document. Each right is worth one point.

8) Creativity • Extra Credit (up to 10 additional points)

Print out your Constitution on an oversized sheet of paper, crumple it up, and design it however you see fit!

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Constitution Project Rubric

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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The Constitution Readings & Checkpoints

Over the course of the unit, we will be going through different sections of the textbook in class. Whenever we did a section of the readings, the questions will be due the same day and there will be a reading checkpoint made available the next day to start the class period (unless there were other instructions). The Google Forms online correspond to a specific topic/lesson in the textbook.

Federalism and Amendments

The Constitution of the United States spells out the powers of government. Its first 10 Amendments, or Bill of Rights, ensure the fundamental liberties of the American people. Although created more than 200 years ago, the Constitution is a living document that can be changed as the world changes.

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Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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The Constitution Readings & Checkpoints

Over the course of the unit, we will be going through different sections of the textbook in class. Whenever we did a section of the readings, the questions will be due the same day and there will be a reading checkpoint made available the next day to start the class period (unless there were other instructions). The Google Forms online correspond to a specific topic/lesson in the textbook.

Understanding the Constitution

By December 1791, the Constitution had been ratified and the Bill of Rights added. Americans could now familiarize themselves with the new structure of their government.

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Fourth Period: 10:58am to 11:41am

Fifth Period: 12:16pm to 12:59pm

Sixth Period: 1:02pm to 1:50pm

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The Constitution Writing Project

Over the course of the unit on the Constitution, you will be writing your own constitution based on what you know about the US system of government and other systems around the world. Your constitution can be for an existing country, or for a fictional country and must include:

1) The Preamble • 5 points

The introduction to your constitution; this should state what you want your constitution to accomplish.

2) Article I • 10 points

The Legislature. You should explain how your legislature will function. Is it unicameral? Bicameral? How are representatives elected or chosen? How long are their terms in office? What powers does your legislature have?

3) Article II • 10 points

The Executive. You should explain how your executive will function. Is the executive a part of the legislature like in most parliamentary systems or is it an independent branch like in the United States? Why did you choose this system? How is your chief executive selected? Is the executive strong or are their powers ceremonial? Also, how will the bureaucracy function?

4) Article III • 10 points

The Judiciary. How much power will the judiciary have? Will the court system have broad powers of judicial review or will their mandate be more narrow? How will judges and justices be selected? How long will their terms in office be?

5) Article IV • 10 points

Miscellaneous. Will your nation be a unitary or federal state? Will you enshrine an official language into the constitution? Will your nation be officially neutral? Be creative!

6) Spelling and Grammar • 5 points

7) Bill of Rights • Extra Credit (up to 10 points)

Come up with ten rights that need to be enshrined into your nation's founding document. Each right is worth one point.

8) Creativity • Extra Credit (up to 10 additional points)

Print out your Constitution on an oversized sheet of paper, crumple it up, and design it however you see fit!

Google Classroom

Constitution Project Rubric

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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The Constitution Readings & Checkpoints

Over the course of the unit, we will be going through different sections of the textbook in class. Whenever we did a section of the readings, the questions will be due the same day and there will be a reading checkpoint made available the next day to start the class period (unless there were other instructions). The Google Forms online correspond to a specific topic/lesson in the textbook.

Citizens' Rights and Responsibilities

The nation provides its people with many rights, including freedom to speak our minds and the knowledge that we are being protected. However, citizens also owe a debt to the nation.​​​

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First Period: 8:30am to 9:13am

Third Period: 10:12am to 10:55am

Sixth Period: 1:02pm to 1:50pm

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The Constitution Writing Project

Over the course of the unit on the Constitution, you will be writing your own constitution based on what you know about the US system of government and other systems around the world. Your constitution can be for an existing country, or for a fictional country and must include:

1) The Preamble • 5 points

The introduction to your constitution; this should state what you want your constitution to accomplish.

2) Article I • 10 points

The Legislature. You should explain how your legislature will function. Is it unicameral? Bicameral? How are representatives elected or chosen? How long are their terms in office? What powers does your legislature have?

3) Article II • 10 points

The Executive. You should explain how your executive will function. Is the executive a part of the legislature like in most parliamentary systems or is it an independent branch like in the United States? Why did you choose this system? How is your chief executive selected? Is the executive strong or are their powers ceremonial? Also, how will the bureaucracy function?

4) Article III • 10 points

The Judiciary. How much power will the judiciary have? Will the court system have broad powers of judicial review or will their mandate be more narrow? How will judges and justices be selected? How long will their terms in office be?

5) Article IV • 10 points

Miscellaneous. Will your nation be a unitary or federal state? Will you enshrine an official language into the constitution? Will your nation be officially neutral? Be creative!

6) Spelling and Grammar • 5 points

7) Bill of Rights • Extra Credit (up to 10 points)

Come up with ten rights that need to be enshrined into your nation's founding document. Each right is worth one point.

8) Creativity • Extra Credit (up to 10 additional points)

Print out your Constitution on an oversized sheet of paper, crumple it up, and design it however you see fit!

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Constitution Project Rubric

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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The Constitution Notes & Close Readings

Over the course of the unit, you will be taking notes based on what you are reading the Constitution Translated book as well as presentation slides. Your notes should include the following sections:

1. Comparative Politics (The Three Branches)

2. Article I

3. Article II

4. Article III, IV, V, VI, VII

5. Bill of Rights

The Constitution Translated Book

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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The Constitution Notes & Close Readings

Over the course of the unit, you will be taking notes based on what you are reading the Constitution Translated book as well as presentation slides. Your notes should include the following sections:

1. Comparative Politics (The Three Branches)

2. Article I

3. Article II

4. Article III, IV, V, VI, VII

5. Bill of Rights

The Constitution Translated Book

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The Constitution Writing Project

Over the course of the unit on the Constitution, you will be writing your own constitution based on what you know about the US system of government and other systems around the world. Your constitution can be for an existing country, or for a fictional country and must include:

1) The Preamble • 5 points

The introduction to your constitution; this should state what you want your constitution to accomplish.

2) Article I • 10 points

The Legislature. You should explain how your legislature will function. Is it unicameral? Bicameral? How are representatives elected or chosen? How long are their terms in office? What powers does your legislature have?

3) Article II • 10 points

The Executive. You should explain how your executive will function. Is the executive a part of the legislature like in most parliamentary systems or is it an independent branch like in the United States? Why did you choose this system? How is your chief executive selected? Is the executive strong or are their powers ceremonial? Also, how will the bureaucracy function?

4) Article III • 10 points

The Judiciary. How much power will the judiciary have? Will the court system have broad powers of judicial review or will their mandate be more narrow? How will judges and justices be selected? How long will their terms in office be?

5) Article IV • 10 points

Miscellaneous. Will your nation be a unitary or federal state? Will you enshrine an official language into the constitution? Will your nation be officially neutral? Be creative!

6) Spelling and Grammar • 5 points

7) Bill of Rights • Extra Credit (up to 10 points)

Come up with ten rights that need to be enshrined into your nation's founding document. Each right is worth one point.

8) Creativity • Extra Credit (up to 10 additional points)

Print out your Constitution on an oversized sheet of paper, crumple it up, and design it however you see fit!

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Constitution Project Rubric

Fourth Period: 10:58am to 11:41am

Fifth Period: 12:16pm to 12:59pm

Sixth Period: 1:02pm to 1:50pm

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The Constitution Notes & Close Readings

Over the course of the unit, you will be taking notes based on what you are reading the Constitution Translated book as well as presentation slides. Your notes should include the following sections:

1. Comparative Politics (The Three Branches)

2. Article I

3. Article II

4. Article III, IV, V, VI, VII

5. Bill of Rights

The Constitution Translated Book

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The Constitution Writing Project

Over the course of the unit on the Constitution, you will be writing your own constitution based on what you know about the US system of government and other systems around the world. Your constitution can be for an existing country, or for a fictional country and must include:

1) The Preamble • 5 points

The introduction to your constitution; this should state what you want your constitution to accomplish.

2) Article I • 10 points

The Legislature. You should explain how your legislature will function. Is it unicameral? Bicameral? How are representatives elected or chosen? How long are their terms in office? What powers does your legislature have?

3) Article II • 10 points

The Executive. You should explain how your executive will function. Is the executive a part of the legislature like in most parliamentary systems or is it an independent branch like in the United States? Why did you choose this system? How is your chief executive selected? Is the executive strong or are their powers ceremonial? Also, how will the bureaucracy function?

4) Article III • 10 points

The Judiciary. How much power will the judiciary have? Will the court system have broad powers of judicial review or will their mandate be more narrow? How will judges and justices be selected? How long will their terms in office be?

5) Article IV • 10 points

Miscellaneous. Will your nation be a unitary or federal state? Will you enshrine an official language into the constitution? Will your nation be officially neutral? Be creative!

6) Spelling and Grammar • 5 points

7) Bill of Rights • Extra Credit (up to 10 points)

Come up with ten rights that need to be enshrined into your nation's founding document. Each right is worth one point.

8) Creativity • Extra Credit (up to 10 additional points)

Print out your Constitution on an oversized sheet of paper, crumple it up, and design it however you see fit!

Google Classroom

Constitution Project Rubric

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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The Constitution Notes & Close Readings

Over the course of the unit, you will be taking notes based on what you are reading the Constitution Translated book as well as presentation slides. Your notes should include the following sections:

1. Comparative Politics (The Three Branches)

2. Article I

3. Article II

4. Article III, IV, V, VI, VII

5. Bill of Rights

The Constitution Translated Book

First Period: 8:30am to 9:13am

Third Period: 10:12am to 10:55am

Sixth Period: 1:02pm to 1:50pm

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The Constitution Notes & Close Readings

Over the course of the unit, you will be taking notes based on what you are reading the Constitution Translated book as well as presentation slides. Your notes should include the following sections:

1. Comparative Politics (The Three Branches)

2. Article I

3. Article II

4. Article III, IV, V, VI, VII

5. Bill of Rights

The Constitution Translated Book

Fourth Period: 10:58am to 11:41am

Fifth Period: 12:16pm to 12:59pm

Sixth Period: 1:02pm to 1:50pm

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The Constitution Vocabulary Quiz (1)

Each unit will have one or two vocabulary quizzes that test how well you have learned key vocabulary words and concepts. Vocabulary quizzes are worth 25 points and the following is the breakdown:

• 15 vocabulary matching questions (0.5 points each)

• 3 academic vocabulary sentences (1 point each)

• 4 multiple choice questions (0.5 points each)

• 12.5 points are automatically given

ACADEMIC VOCABULARY WORDS

• Privatize

• Depression

• Legacy

• Ethical

• Civic

• Free Enterprise

• Statute

• Compel

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Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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The Constitution Readings & Checkpoints

Over the course of the unit, we will be going through different sections of the textbook in class. Whenever we did a section of the readings, the questions will be due the same day and there will be a reading checkpoint made available the next day to start the class period (unless there were other instructions). The Google Forms online correspond to a specific topic/lesson in the textbook.

Federalists, Antifederalists, and the Bill of Rights

The Framers of the Constitution sent the document to Congress, along with a letter from George Washington. Washington warmly approved the document. He predicted that the Constitution would “promote the lasting welfare of that country so dear to us all.”

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Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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The Constitution Readings & Checkpoints

Over the course of the unit, we will be going through different sections of the textbook in class. Whenever we did a section of the readings, the questions will be due the same day and there will be a reading checkpoint made available the next day to start the class period (unless there were other instructions). The Google Forms online correspond to a specific topic/lesson in the textbook.

Ideas that Influenced the Constitution

Long before the Revolution, John Adams called on Americans to investigate how governments worked. He urged them to “search into the spirit of the British constitution” and study the great examples of ancient Greece and Rome. Adams knew the new nation could learn much from the past.

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Fourth Period: 9:33am to 10:32am

Sixth Period: 10:45am to 11:45am

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The Constitution Readings & Checkpoints

Over the course of the unit, we will be going through different sections of the textbook in class. Whenever we did a section of the readings, the questions will be due the same day and there will be a reading checkpoint made available the next day to start the class period (unless there were other instructions). The Google Forms online correspond to a specific topic/lesson in the textbook.

Drafting a Constitution

The Constitutional Convention opened on May 25, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its purpose was to revise the Articles of Confederation. Every state except Rhode Island sent representatives. All of them wanted to honor the legacy of the Revolution and the principles for which they had fought. Yet not all delegates would agree on how to achieve that goal.

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Fifth Period: 10:45am to 11:45am

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The Constitution Readings & Checkpoints

Over the course of the unit, we will be going through different sections of the textbook in class. Whenever we did a section of the readings, the questions will be due the same day and there will be a reading checkpoint made available the next day to start the class period (unless there were other instructions). The Google Forms online correspond to a specific topic/lesson in the textbook.

Drafting a Constitution

The Constitutional Convention opened on May 25, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its purpose was to revise the Articles of Confederation. Every state except Rhode Island sent representatives. All of them wanted to honor the legacy of the Revolution and the principles for which they had fought. Yet not all delegates would agree on how to achieve that goal.

Google Classroom

Fourth Period: 9:33am to 10:32am

Sixth Period: 10:45am to 11:45am

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The Constitution Readings & Checkpoints

Over the course of the unit, we will be going through different sections of the textbook in class. Whenever we did a section of the readings, the questions will be due the same day and there will be a reading checkpoint made available the next day to start the class period (unless there were other instructions). The Google Forms online correspond to a specific topic/lesson in the textbook.

A Weak Confederation

When Americans declared their independence in 1776, they also assumed the right to govern themselves. The next year, the Continental Congress drew up plans for a national government. By that time, several states had already begun to create their own governments.

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Fifth Period: 10:45am to 11:45am

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The Constitution Readings & Checkpoints

Over the course of the unit, we will be going through different sections of the textbook in class. Whenever we did a section of the readings, the questions will be due the same day and there will be a reading checkpoint made available the next day to start the class period (unless there were other instructions). The Google Forms online correspond to a specific topic/lesson in the textbook.

A Weak Confederation

When Americans declared their independence in 1776, they also assumed the right to govern themselves. The next year, the Continental Congress drew up plans for a national government. By that time, several states had already begun to create their own governments.

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Fourth Period: 10:15am to 10:43am

Fifth Period: 10:46am to 11:14am

Sixth Period: 11:17am to 11:45am

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The Constitution Writing Project

Over the course of the unit on the Constitution, you will be writing your own constitution based on what you know about the US system of government and other systems around the world. Your constitution can be for an existing country, or for a fictional country and must include:

1) The Preamble • 5 points

The introduction to your constitution; this should state what you want your constitution to accomplish.

2) Article I • 10 points

The Legislature. You should explain how your legislature will function. Is it unicameral? Bicameral? How are representatives elected or chosen? How long are their terms in office? What powers does your legislature have?

3) Article II • 10 points

The Executive. You should explain how your executive will function. Is the executive a part of the legislature like in most parliamentary systems or is it an independent branch like in the United States? Why did you choose this system? How is your chief executive selected? Is the executive strong or are their powers ceremonial? Also, how will the bureaucracy function?

4) Article III • 10 points

The Judiciary. How much power will the judiciary have? Will the court system have broad powers of judicial review or will their mandate be more narrow? How will judges and justices be selected? How long will their terms in office be?

5) Article IV • 10 points

Miscellaneous. Will your nation be a unitary or federal state? Will you enshrine an official language into the constitution? Will your nation be officially neutral? Be creative!

6) Spelling and Grammar • 5 points

7) Bill of Rights • Extra Credit (up to 10 points)

Come up with ten rights that need to be enshrined into your nation's founding document. Each right is worth one point.

8) Creativity • Extra Credit (up to 10 additional points)

Print out your Constitution on an oversized sheet of paper, crumple it up, and design it however you see fit!

Google Classroom

Constitution Project Rubric

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The Constitution Readings & Checkpoints

Over the course of the unit, we will be going through different sections of the textbook in class. Whenever we did a section of the readings, the questions will be due the same day and there will be a reading checkpoint made available the next day to start the class period (unless there were other instructions). The Google Forms online correspond to a specific topic/lesson in the textbook.

A Weak Confederation

When Americans declared their independence in 1776, they also assumed the right to govern themselves. The next year, the Continental Congress drew up plans for a national government. By that time, several states had already begun to create their own governments.

Google Classroom

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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The Constitution Writing Project

Over the course of the unit on the Constitution, you will be writing your own constitution based on what you know about the US system of government and other systems around the world. Your constitution can be for an existing country, or for a fictional country and must include:

1) The Preamble • 5 points

The introduction to your constitution; this should state what you want your constitution to accomplish.

2) Article I • 10 points

The Legislature. You should explain how your legislature will function. Is it unicameral? Bicameral? How are representatives elected or chosen? How long are their terms in office? What powers does your legislature have?

3) Article II • 10 points

The Executive. You should explain how your executive will function. Is the executive a part of the legislature like in most parliamentary systems or is it an independent branch like in the United States? Why did you choose this system? How is your chief executive selected? Is the executive strong or are their powers ceremonial? Also, how will the bureaucracy function?

4) Article III • 10 points

The Judiciary. How much power will the judiciary have? Will the court system have broad powers of judicial review or will their mandate be more narrow? How will judges and justices be selected? How long will their terms in office be?

5) Article IV • 10 points

Miscellaneous. Will your nation be a unitary or federal state? Will you enshrine an official language into the constitution? Will your nation be officially neutral? Be creative!

6) Spelling and Grammar • 5 points

7) Bill of Rights • Extra Credit (up to 10 points)

Come up with ten rights that need to be enshrined into your nation's founding document. Each right is worth one point.

8) Creativity • Extra Credit (up to 10 additional points)

Print out your Constitution on an oversized sheet of paper, crumple it up, and design it however you see fit!

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Constitution Project Rubric

First Period: 8:30am to 9:21am

Third Period: 10:27am to 11:17am

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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The Constitution Assessment

Each unit will have one summative assessment at the end that test how well you have learned key standards and ideas. The Constitution assessment will not follow the normal test structure, but will still be worth 50 points:

• 5 two-part completion questions concerning the Bill of Rights (2 points each)

• 30 matching questions; articles, amendments, and elected officials (0.5 points each)

• 21 multiple choice questions (1 points each)

• 2 short answer questions (2 points each)

• 2 extra credit short answer questions (2 point maximum each)

Study with Quizlet!

First Period: 8:30am to 9:21am

Third Period: 10:27am to 11:17am

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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The Constitution Assessment

Each unit will have one summative assessment at the end that test how well you have learned key standards and ideas. The Constitution assessment will not follow the normal test structure, but will still be worth 50 points:

• 5 two-part completion questions concerning the Bill of Rights (2 points each)

• 30 matching questions; articles, amendments, and elected officials (0.5 points each)

• 21 multiple choice questions (1 points each)

• 2 short answer questions (2 points each)

• 2 extra credit short answer questions (2 point maximum each)

Study with Quizlet!

First Period: 8:30am to 9:13am

Third Period: 10:12am to 10:55am

Sixth Period: 1:02pm to 1:50pm

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The Constitution Notes & Close Readings

Over the course of the unit, you will be taking notes based on what you are reading the Constitution Translated book as well as presentation slides. Your notes should include the following sections:

1. Comparative Politics (The Three Branches)

2. Article I

3. Article II

4. Article III, IV, V, VI, VII

5. Bill of Rights

The Constitution Translated Book

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The Constitution Writing Project

Over the course of the unit on the Constitution, you will be writing your own constitution based on what you know about the US system of government and other systems around the world. Your constitution can be for an existing country, or for a fictional country and must include:

1) The Preamble • 5 points

The introduction to your constitution; this should state what you want your constitution to accomplish.

2) Article I • 10 points

The Legislature. You should explain how your legislature will function. Is it unicameral? Bicameral? How are representatives elected or chosen? How long are their terms in office? What powers does your legislature have?

3) Article II • 10 points

The Executive. You should explain how your executive will function. Is the executive a part of the legislature like in most parliamentary systems or is it an independent branch like in the United States? Why did you choose this system? How is your chief executive selected? Is the executive strong or are their powers ceremonial? Also, how will the bureaucracy function?

4) Article III • 10 points

The Judiciary. How much power will the judiciary have? Will the court system have broad powers of judicial review or will their mandate be more narrow? How will judges and justices be selected? How long will their terms in office be?

5) Article IV • 10 points

Miscellaneous. Will your nation be a unitary or federal state? Will you enshrine an official language into the constitution? Will your nation be officially neutral? Be creative!

6) Spelling and Grammar • 5 points

7) Bill of Rights • Extra Credit (up to 10 points)

Come up with ten rights that need to be enshrined into your nation's founding document. Each right is worth one point.

8) Creativity • Extra Credit (up to 10 additional points)

Print out your Constitution on an oversized sheet of paper, crumple it up, and design it however you see fit!

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Constitution Project Rubric