12.1 Foundations of American Democracy
Stage 1- Desired Results
Essential Questions
Enduring Understandings
Students understand that...
Common Core Standards and Performance Indicators:
Unifying Themes:
Social Studies Content Area Standards:
World History
Geography
Economics
Civics, Citizenship, and Government
Social Studies Practices (begin on page 3)
Common Core Learning Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science,and Technical Subjects (begins on page 76)
Knowledge
Students know that...
Skills
Students will be able to...
Key Terms
Stage 2- Assessment Evidence
Formative Tasks
The New Government Finds It Way
Pages 54 & 68
Introduction to Government Quiz/Opener
iCivics Constitutional Principles Packet
Stage 3- Related Lessons
Lesson Plans and Content
The Constitution Slides Presentation
History of the US Government Slides Presentation
New Visions: Enlightenment Philosophers
Types of Government Ranking Activity
About "Foundations of Government"
Multiple lesson plans concerning the beginnings of American Government
Videos, Documents, and Resources