Unit 3: What happened at the Philadelphia Convention?

Lessons (Essential Questions):

Lesson 12: Who attended the Philadelphia Convention? How was it organized?

Lesson 13: How did the Framers resolve the conflict about representation in Congress?

Lesson 14: How did the Framers resolve the conflict between the Northern and Southern states?

Lesson 15: How did the Framers resolve the conflict about the powers of the legislative branch?

Lesson 16: How much power should be given to the executive and judicial branches?

Learning Targets:

1. I can explain the purpose and accomplishments of the Philadelphia Convention.
2. I can analyze the makeup of the delegates who attended the Philadelphia Convention.
3. I can summarize the different constitutional compromises.
4. I can compare and contrast the powers given to the federal government’s legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Resources and Assignments:

• Lesson 12: Who attended the Philadelphia Convention? How was it organized?
• Lesson 13: How did the Framers resolve the conflict about representation in Congress?
• Lesson 14: How did the Framers resolve the conflict between the Northern and Southern states?
• Lesson 15: How did the Framers resolve the conflict about the powers of the legislative branch?
• Lesson 16: How much power should be given to the executive and judicial branches?