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On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed, and today, September 17 is celebrated nationwide as Constitution Day. This week, students will explore Lesson 1: Creating the Constitution while continuing to develop their documentaries. In class, activities will include role-playing as delegates at the Constitutional Convention and playing an online game about ratifying the Constitution. A major focus this week will be strengthening note-taking skills. Homework assignments are listed in the homework document, and all students will take a quiz on Thursday.
Standards for the week
SS.Hist1.a.m Use multiple perspectives to analyze and explain issues or events within and across time periods, events, or cultures.
SS.Hist2.b.m Explain patterns of change over time in the community, the state, the United States, and the world.
SS.PS1.b.m Hypothesize and defend why a specific historically significant person’s contribution to the development of the political culture of the United States was important. Investigate how principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence, Constitution (including the Preamble and the Bill of Rights) have been applied throughout United States history, including how they may
SS.PS3.c.m Analyze the structure, functions, powers, and limitations of government at the local, state, tribal, and federal levels.
SS.PS3.d.m Analyzes how governments address and solve problems through the public policy process.
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