Constitutional Foundations
Calendar of Events
Day 1 3/22
SSCG1: Compare and contrast various systems of government
How does the American distribution of power compare with other forms of government around the world?
Determine how governments differ in geographic distribution of power, particularly unitary, confederal, and federal types of government.
Why is Government Needed
1.1 Reading Q1-23
1.1 Presentation
1.1 Who Rules
Day 2 3/25
SSCG2: Demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of United States constitutional government.
What major ideas from political philosophers were adopted by the Founding Fathers and how do these ideas affect our concept of government today?
Identify how the ideas of limited government and the rule of law were advanced by the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, and the English Bill of Rights.
1.1 Reading Q24-47
1.1 Presentation
1.1 Philosophers Hobbes, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Locke
Day 3 3/26
SSCG2 Demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of United States constitutional government.
What are the principles of democracy that were established in the Declaration of Independence?
Explain the ways limited government, rule of law, social contract, popular sovereignty, natural rights, separation of powers, and checks and balances influenced the Declaration of Independence.
1.1 Quiz
Review Quiz 1.1
DBQ Dec of Ind
Day 4 3/27
SSCG3 a, b, d Demonstrate knowledge of the framing and structure of the United States Constitution.
How did the failure of the Articles of Confederation influence the authors of the Constitution?
Analyze debates during the drafting of the Constitution, including the Three-Fifths Compromise, the Great Compromise, and the Commerce Clause.
Reading 1.2 Q 1-29
Discussion 1.2
Image Poster 1.2
Day 5 3/28
SSCG3 a, b, d Demonstrate knowledge of the framing and structure of the United States Constitution.
What ideals were in conflict in regards to the ratification of the Constitution?
Explain the key ideas in the debate over ratification made by the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists.
Reading 1.2 30-38
Discussion 1.2
Federalist Debate 1.2
Day 6 3/29
SSCG3 a, b, d Demonstrate knowledge of the framing and structure of the United States Constitution.
How does the Constitution distribute power in terms of checks and balances and separation of powers?
Analyze the relationship between the three branches in a system of checks and balances and separation of powers.
Reading 1.2 39-58
Anatomy of the Constitution
Day 7 4/8
SSCG4 Demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of the national government.
Where, specifically, does each level of government get its power?
Define and provide examples of enumerated, implied, concurrent, reserved, and denied powers.
Quiz 1.2
Review Quiz 1.2
Reading 1.3 1-24
Discussion 1.3
Image Poster 1.3
Day 8 4/9
SSCG6 Analyze the meaning and importance of each of the rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and how each is secured.
How have the first amendment freedoms been expanded and inhibited over time?
Analyze the meaning and importance of each of the rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and how each is secured.
Reading 1.3 25-31
Discussion 1.3
Bill of Rights Practice 1.3
Day 9 4/10
SSCG1-6
Do I have an Understanding of the Unit Material
Complete Unit Study Guide
Quiz 1.3
Review Quiz 1.3
Work on Study Guide
Play Jeopardy
Day 10 4/11
SSCG1-6
Have I mastered the Unit Material?
Pass Unit Exam with an 85%
Collect Portfolio
Unit Test
Reading 2.1 Q 1-30
Review Test Results
Day 1 3/22
SSCG1: Compare and contrast various systems of government
How does the American distribution of power compare with other forms of government around the world?
Determine how governments differ in geographic distribution of power, particularly unitary, confederal, and federal types of government.
Why is Government Needed
1.1 Reading Q1-23
1.1 Presentation
1.1 Who Rules
Day 2 3/25
SSCG2: Demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of United States constitutional government.
What major ideas from political philosophers were adopted by the Founding Fathers and how do these ideas affect our concept of government today?
Identify how the ideas of limited government and the rule of law were advanced by the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, and the English Bill of Rights.
1.1 Reading Q24-47
1.1 Presentation
1.1 Philosophers Hobbes, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Locke
Day 3 3/26
SSCG2 Demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of United States constitutional government.
What are the principles of democracy that were established in the Declaration of Independence?
Explain the ways limited government, rule of law, social contract, popular sovereignty, natural rights, separation of powers, and checks and balances influenced the Declaration of Independence.
1.1 Quiz
Review Quiz 1.1
DBQ Dec of Ind
Day 4 3/27
SSCG3 a, b, d Demonstrate knowledge of the framing and structure of the United States Constitution.
How did the failure of the Articles of Confederation influence the authors of the Constitution?
Analyze debates during the drafting of the Constitution, including the Three-Fifths Compromise, the Great Compromise, and the Commerce Clause.
Reading 1.2 Q 1-29
Discussion 1.2
Image Poster 1.2
Day 5 3/28
SSCG3 a, b, d Demonstrate knowledge of the framing and structure of the United States Constitution.
What ideals were in conflict in regards to the ratification of the Constitution?
Explain the key ideas in the debate over ratification made by the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists.
Reading 1.2 30-38
Discussion 1.2
Federalist Debate 1.2
Day 6 3/29
SSCG3 a, b, d Demonstrate knowledge of the framing and structure of the United States Constitution.
How does the Constitution distribute power in terms of checks and balances and separation of powers?
Analyze the relationship between the three branches in a system of checks and balances and separation of powers.
Reading 1.2 39-58
Anatomy of the Constitution
Day 7 4/8
SSCG4 Demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of the national government.
Where, specifically, does each level of government get its power?
Define and provide examples of enumerated, implied, concurrent, reserved, and denied powers.
Quiz 1.2
Review Quiz 1.2
Reading 1.3 1-24
Discussion 1.3
Image Poster 1.3
Day 8 4/9
SSCG6 Analyze the meaning and importance of each of the rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and how each is secured.
How have the first amendment freedoms been expanded and inhibited over time?
Analyze the meaning and importance of each of the rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and how each is secured.
Reading 1.3 25-31
Discussion 1.3
Bill of Rights Practice 1.3
Day 9 4/10
SSCG1-6
Do I have an Understanding of the Unit Material
Complete Unit Study Guide
Quiz 1.3
Review Quiz 1.3
Work on Study Guide
Play Jeopardy
Day 10 4/11
SSCG1-6
Have I mastered the Unit Material?
Pass Unit Exam with an 85%
Collect Portfolio
Unit Test
Reading 2.1 Q 1-30
Review Test Results