Unit 6: Government
Essential Question: How does my government affect me? How do I effect my government?
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Formative Assessment #1: Purpose of Government
Use the following worksheet to guide your exploration on the purpose of government. To answer part 2 and 3 on this paper, please refer to Amnesty International's report on human rights provided below. If you are doing this as make-up work or are on vacation, please chose one country for yourself that you research. Then use the websites provided to look up information on three of the following countries: Burma (Myanmar), France, Belarus, South Africa. How do three of those countries treat their people? Of the 3 that you read, please choose one country that best protects or is trying to protect human rights, and one that is doing poorly at it. Complete Part 3 on the worksheet by using those two countries. Purpose of Government and Speed Dating Handout Corporal Punishment in schools handout Links to explore corporal punishment more in depth. NPR Radio interview on Corporal Punishment in schools. Video Link to paddling video - click on this link to access the video Research links for human rights records of each country Amnesty International (weblink) Human rights info for each country (weblink) Human Rights Watch (weblink) Declaration of Human Rights (weblink) |
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Formative Assessment #2: Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation can be thought of as the country's first constitution. It lasted for about 10 years, but there were some considerable weaknesses to the document that resulted in many problems for the function of the country. The debate over how power should be divided between the federal (national) government and state governments still continues today.
Student Friendly Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation Weaknesses Graphic organizer handout
Brainpop video - Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation can be thought of as the country's first constitution. It lasted for about 10 years, but there were some considerable weaknesses to the document that resulted in many problems for the function of the country. The debate over how power should be divided between the federal (national) government and state governments still continues today.
Student Friendly Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation Weaknesses Graphic organizer handout
Brainpop video - Articles of Confederation
Formative Assessment #3: Constitutional Convention
Part 1: Federalism
What is Federalism? website (This is to help you if you don't understand what it is)
Federalism - Can they do that? (handout) - This is a class activity that can be done in small groups. All students need to turn it in.
Federalism powers circles chart (you need to use this to complete the handout above.)
Part 2: Compromise at the Constitutional Convention
Compromise at the Constitutional Convention Handout
Textbook pages for handout
Part 1: Federalism
What is Federalism? website (This is to help you if you don't understand what it is)
Federalism - Can they do that? (handout) - This is a class activity that can be done in small groups. All students need to turn it in.
Federalism powers circles chart (you need to use this to complete the handout above.)
Part 2: Compromise at the Constitutional Convention
Compromise at the Constitutional Convention Handout
Textbook pages for handout
Formative Assessment #4: Three Branches of Government
Need help understanding the three branches, their powers, and check and balances?
Visit this Brainpop video link for a quick lesson.
This website also has useful information on the three branches of government.
Three Branches Super Hero handout and rubric
In your table group, explore the US constitution (linked below) What are each of the articles about?
US Constitution
Need help understanding the three branches, their powers, and check and balances?
Visit this Brainpop video link for a quick lesson.
This website also has useful information on the three branches of government.
Three Branches Super Hero handout and rubric
In your table group, explore the US constitution (linked below) What are each of the articles about?
US Constitution
Formative Assessment #5: Bill of Rights
Use your textbook page 204-205 and page 216-219 to put each of the 10 Amendments from the Bill of Rights into your own words. What do each mean. You may be very basic in your answers.
Bill of Rights in Action handout
Bill of Rights TED video (for information)
Bill of Rights reading (for information)
Use your textbook page 204-205 and page 216-219 to put each of the 10 Amendments from the Bill of Rights into your own words. What do each mean. You may be very basic in your answers.
Bill of Rights in Action handout
Bill of Rights TED video (for information)
Bill of Rights reading (for information)
Summative Assessment #1: End of Unit Project
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Summative Assessment #2: Multiple Choice Test
Government Test Review
Government Test Review