History of the Constitution and American Government BUNDLE

US History: American Constitution Complete Unit Bundle

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Utilize this word wall set (24 terms) to display to give your students visual cues and reminders of some of the important terms from this unit. Definitions are not included in the word wall set.

Vocabulary terms include: Currency, Founding Fathers, Republic, Amend, Ratify, Federalists, Antifederalists, and more!

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Two PowerPoints & Over 100 Pages Of Resources!

POWERPOINT 190+ SLIDES

This editable (191 slides) PowerPoint teaches the history and drafting of the U.S. Constitution:

• Learning intentions for the unit
• Success criteria for the unit
• Unit Vocabulary
• Review of causes and effects of the American Revolution (CHECK OUT THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION BUNDLE HERE)
• States create a constitution & new state governments
• The Articles of Confederation - strengths and weaknesses
• The Land Ordinance of 1785
• The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
• Economic hardships are the American Revolutionary War
• Shays' Rebellion
• Constitutional Convention
• Alexander Hamilton
• James Madison
• Federalists vs. Antifederalists
• The Federalist Papers
• The Great Compromise
• The Three-Fifths Compromise
• The signing of the U.S. Constitution
• How the Roman Republic inspired the Founding Fathers
• Magna Carta & The English Bill of Rights
• Enlightenment influences the U.S. Constitution
• The ratification process of the U.S. Constitution
• U.S. Bill of Rights
• Cooperative learning activities are included
• Links to videos are included to support specific content
• Song analysis is included
• Pop quizzes included
• Partner work (creating Venn Diagrams) are included

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Learning Objectives / TEKS:

• 8.16. Beliefs/Principles of US Constitution A) Identify influential ideas from historic documents on US government B) Summarize strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation C) Identify problems listed in the Declaration addressed in the Constitution D) Analyze how the Constitution reflects many different principles
• 8.17. Amendments A) Summarize the purposes for and processes of changing the Constitution
• 8.18. National/State Governments A) Analyze the arguments of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists
• 8.21. Democratic Process A) Explain the role of significant individuals in developing self-government B) Evaluate the contributions of Founding Fathers as models of civic virtue
• 8.4. Revolutionary Era D) Analyze the issues of the Philadelphia Convention of 1787

PLEASE NOTE:

• PowerPoint needs to have the content enabled before presenting
• Videos and music are included in the PowerPoint--> LOOK FOR THE VIDEO CAMERA ICON & CLICK!
• The Palatino Linotype font is the primary font used in this presentation. You may need to adjust the font/size if you do not have a version of PowerPoint that includes this font

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RESOURCE SET 65 Pages

This History of the Constitution Resource Set Includes:

• Cornell style notes outline
• Vocabulary sheets to complete
• Biography/ research worksheets for important figures from the Constitutional Convention
• Writing prompts
• Pamphlet project defending the U.S. Constitution
• Museum of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 packet/project
• And MORE!

Resources cover the following topics:

• Unit Vocabulary
• States create a constitution & new state governments
• The Articles of Confederation - strengths and weaknesses
• The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
• Shays' Rebellion
• Constitutional Convention
• Alexander Hamilton
• James Madison
• Federalists vs. Antifederalists
• The Federalist Papers
• The Great Compromise
• The Three-Fifths Compromise
• How the Roman Republic inspired the Founding Fathers
• Magna Carta & The English Bill of Rights
• Enlightenment influences the U.S. Constitution
• The ratification process of the U.S. Constitution
• U.S. Bill of Rights

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See preview video for samples!

This editable 147 slide PowerPoint covers:

• Analyzing the Preamble and the 6 goals of the Constitution
• The 7 Articles of the U.S. Constitution
• Examination the Bill of Rights
• Overview of Additional Amendments
• Overview of Process For Adding and Ratifying Amendments
• 7 Principles of Government: Republicanism, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Limited Government, Individual Rights, Popular Sovereignty
• Branches of Government
• State and Local Government Responsibilities

There are learning intentions, essential questions, discussion prompts, video links, pop quizzes, and cooperative learning activities incorporated in the PowerPoint.

PLEASE NOTE:

• PowerPoint needs to have the content enabled before presenting
• Videos and music are included in the PowerPoint--> LOOK FOR THE VIDEO CAMERA ICON & CLICK!
• The Calisto MT (Body) font is the primary font used in this presentation. You may need to adjust the font/size if you do not have a version of PowerPoint that includes this font

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This 40-page Constitution and American Government Resource Set Includes:

• 2 simulation games (links & QR codes provided on reflection worksheets)
• 2 webquests
• 1 principles of the Constitution quiz w/key
• 1 civic duty project assignment (3 options for students to choose from)
• 10 writing prompts
• 11 pages of Cornell style notes
• AND MORE!

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Gamify your U.S. Constitution and American Government review with this editable Jeopardy-esque review game!

*Students do not have to answer with a question in this version as I frequently have students quite concerned with how to word their response, when I want them focused on our unit's material.

Categories include:

• Constitutional Convention of 1787
• Constitution
• Important Figures
• Principles of Government
• Bill of Rights
• Government vocabulary terms (ratify, federalism, judicial review, etc.)

**Great for STAAR or a Test Review!

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Each anchor chart has a blank and completed version so you can choose which one to use!

Utilize this 23 page set for ready to go anchor charts/study guides, or as notes for your students to complete as you move through this era (KEYS INCLUDED).

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Hexagonal Thinking - U.S. Constitution and American Government: 72 hexagons and important terms from U.S. Government.

Note to Teacher:

Hexagonal thinking is a method of learning for considering the connections between ideas and finding the nuances in those connections. Each student, group, or class can make unique shapes, and connections using this hexagon cards. This is a fun and creative way to review for a test and to get your students to work together as a team.

DIRECTIONS:

Before class, cut out all hexagons. (I also recommend printing them on cardstock and laminating the sheets, before cutting them out.) You can do this activity in small groups, or make it an activity for the entire class if you have a large floor space to utilize. Pass out the Hexagons to students, except for one piece that you will keep. Put down your piece first and have your students build off of it. Each hexagon can connect to up to six others. Students should Arrange and rearrange until they feel they have the strongest hexagon web in place that they can and all hexagon cards have been used. Students cannot place a hexagon down if they cannot explain the connection to each of the surrounding hexagons that it will touch.

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This U.S. Government and Constitution Review PowerPoint Includes (52 slides):

• Learning intentions for the unit
• The Articles of Confederation - strengths and weaknesses
• Shays' Rebellion
• Constitutional Convention
• Federalists vs. Antifederalists
• The Federalist Papers
• The Great Compromise
• The Three-Fifths Compromise
• The signing of the U.S. Constitution
• The ratification process of the U.S. Constitution
• U.S. Bill of Rights
• Principles of Government
• Branches of Government
• Marbury v. Madison
• Links to videos are included to support specific content
• Pop quizzes included
• Partner work (creating Venn Diagrams) are included

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This 8 Page Review Packet Covers:

• The Articles of Confederation
• Constitutional Convention of 1787
• Virginia Plan
• New Jersey Plan
• The Great Compromise
• The Three-Fifths Compromise
• The Federalist Papers
• Antifederalists and Federalists
• The Ratification of the Constitution
• Goals of the Constitution (Preamble)
• Articles of the Constitution
• Bill of Rights
• Seven Principles of the Constitution
• 3 Branches of Government
• Judicial Review
• James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, George Washington & George Mason

This PowerPoint serves as the "key" to the packet and is intended to be used with the packet (although you could certainly have students use their textbook or laptop

to complete it as well).

GREAT REVIEW FOR THE STAAR TEST!

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This 19 Page Set Includes:

• 1 Quiz (with key)
• 1 Test Study Guide (with key)
• 1 Unit Test (with key)

TEKS/Learning Objectives:

• 8.15.A identify the influence of ideas from historic documents, including the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, the Federalist Papers, and selected Anti‐Federalist writings, on the U.S. system of government
• 8.15.C identify colonial grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence and explain how those grievances were addressed in the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights
• 8.15.D analyze how the U.S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights
• 8.16.A summarize the purposes for and process of amending the U.S. Constitution
• 8.17.A analyze the arguments of the Federalists and Anti‐ Federalists, including those of Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Henry, James Madison, and George Mason
• 8.18.A identify the origin of judicial review and analyze examples of congressional and presidential responses
• 8.19.B summarize rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights

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