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Mr. Mr. Saindon's
United States History Class
Monday, December 1
to Friday, December 5
Constitution Vocab to memorize: https://subscriptions.teachtci.com/shared/programs/240/lessons/1805/glossary_cards
This Week We Will:
1. Complete Lesson 9 on the Constitution - All Sections (due Friday).
2. Complete Tri-Fold Chart (made with construction paper) of theThree Branches of Government
(due Friday).
3. Memorizing the Preamble by Dec. 5
4. Test One on the Constitution (there will be 3 parts total over the next three weeks.
Essential Question
How has the Constitution created “a more perfect Union”?
Objectives
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Identify the main features of the Constitution, and describe the basic lawmaking process.
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Analyze how the Constitution divides powers among various levels and branches and preserves individual rights.
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Explain how the guiding principles of the Constitution have created “a more perfect Union” and resulted in a government that can adapt to changing times.
The Constitution of the United States
Interactive Notebook
Chapter 8 Questions / Review
Chapter 8: Jeopardy Game Site
Chapter 8 Study Guide
Flash Cards Quiz Website: Chapter 8
The Constitutional Convention
Video: The 3/5's Compromise
PowerPoint Presentation in the 3/5's Compromise
The GREAT COMPROMISE 1787
Creating the Constitution
Preamble
PowerPoint
Copy down the information found on these 8 slides.
Be sure to write nice and neat
Chapter 9: The Constitution
Questions 1-15
Duties of Congress
Constitutional Law Exam
Chapter 9 Overview 1-15
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalist
How much power should the new central government have?
Why are people worried that it will be too weak?
Why are some people arguing for a STRONG federal government?
Follow the assignment directions in the video and complete at home. See AGENDA for due date and further instructions.
“Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.”
--President George Washington, who died December 14, 1799
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