Lesson 2b- Constitution

This week we will continue to focus on the Constitution.  We will be completing lesson 2 in TCI this week. This week's learning objectives will be:l 

• Students will be able to:

  1. Monday's focus- explain why the Preamble of the United States Constitution is important and describe its main ideas, showing how it sets the foundation for our government.  And  to grasp the idea of federalism – how some powers belong to the whole country (national government) and others to individual states – and see how this setup affects how our government operates. Lesson 2 Sec 1 and 7

  2.  Tuesday's focus-  tell the difference between the three branches of our government (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial), explain what each branch does, and understand how they work together to keep things fair and balanced. Play part 1 of the game. Lesson 2- Sec 2,3,4

  3. Wednesday's focus-  Part 2 of the Game.  Work on C-Span project

  4. Thursday's focus-identify the key parts of the U.S. Constitution, such as articles and amendments, and summarize what each section is about in simpler terms.- Work on C-Span project

  5.  Friday - Finish game and take test

The test will be on Friday.  

WI STANDARDS

1. SS.PS1.b.m -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 have evolved over time.

2. SS.PS3.c.m Analyze the structure, functions, powers, and limitations of government at the local, state, tribal, and federal levels.

3. SS.PS3.d.m Analyze how governments address and solve problems through the public policy process.

4.  SS.PS4.b.m Provide examples of diplomacy, pluralism, and consensus building (between individuals, groups, and institutions).