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Your Name: Brandon Coleman Name of Unit: The American Revolution

Subject Area: Government Grade Level:12th Grade Instruction time:100-145 Pm

Lesson Summary Description

This lesson will be spread out over a 4-6 day period, and its primary focus will be on the construction of new government to follow the British Rule and the Revolutionary War, with the central theme being the constitution of the United States. This lesson is the final lesson in a set of 3 big lessons regarding the American Revolution. It follows the lesson titled The Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence. This lesson will be split up into 3 main lectures: 1) The 3 branches of government and their powers as seen in the Constitution 2) The 3 levels of government and their powers as seen in the Constitution 3) Bicameral Congress and its power as seen in the Constitution This lesson will culminate in Students writing a 3-4 page paper on 3 essential institutions for American democracy as seen in the constitution. Students will use Federalist Papers 51 and 23, as well as the Constitution itself to support their evidence.

Standard(s)
Understand how the government established by the Constitution embodies the principles of Democracy. Understand the similarities and differences among the complex levels of state, national and local government. Understand the purpose and function of each of the three branches of government established by the constitution. Demonstrate leadership skills, integrity, ethical behavior and social responsibility while collaborating to achieve a common goal.

Enduring Understandings/Essential Question(s)

-What structures are essential for democracy? -What is the purpose of a checks and balances system? - What is democracy, and what is it not?

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-Is democracy the only right way to govern? -What is the average citizens role in democracy?

Objective(s)
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to compose a paper identifying the importance of checks and balances on a government to a democratic nation. At the end of this lesson, students will be able to analyze historical documents, such as Federalist Papers and the Constitution of the United States. At the end of this lesson, students will be able to demonstrate the functions of a 3 branches of government, 3 levels of government and a bicameral congress in a democracy. At the end of this lesson, students will be able to collaborate with their peers to synthesize historical documents and form ideas.

Differentiation
Content will be differentiated by looking at both the Constitution and the Federalist papers to analyze historical documents and inspect institutions of democracy to support different interests amongst students. Process will be differentiated by using both direct instruction and activities like group collaboration and individual analysis of historical documents to facilitate different learning profiles and readiness.

Resources & Materials

-Constitution paper assignment -Constitution Packet -Federalist Papers 51 and 23 -Whiteboard/Dry Erase Markers

Student Assessment(s)
3-4 page paper on Essential Institutions of Democracy as seen in the Constitution of the United States. Exit slips regarding the different institutions DBQs on the Constitution and Fed Papers THINK PAIR SHARE activities throughout

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Instructional strategies/methods
Direct instruction will be used the first three days in lectures regarding the three branches of government, state, local and federal powers as well as congress and its power. Indirect instruction will be used in the collaborative group time as well as their individual analysis of the Fed Papers and the Constitution. DBQs will also be used to facilitate indirect learning.

Detailed Lesson Steps/Sequence

Day 1: Constitution Day 1 (3 Branches) 1) Welcome students to class (1) 2) Think Ink Pair Share one thing you would make sure to include in your government if you were to create a new one. (5-10) 3) Hand out constitution packet, including sections on 3 branches, 3 levels and congress. 4) Lecture on 3-Branches as seen in constitution. (25) 5) Write exit slip on how 3 branches promote democracy, share with class. (10) 6) Hand out Constitution Paper Assignment Day 2: Constitution Day 2: Levels of Gov. 1) Welcome students to class! (1) 2) THINK PAIR SHARE one key difference between Federal U.S. Structure and Britains Federal Structure. (5-10) 3) Lecture on powers of the 3 levels of U.S. government as seen in constitution (25) 4) Exit slip on how 3 levels promote democracy, share with class. (10) 5) Remind Constitution Paper is due next Tuesday. Day 3: Constitution Day 3: Congress 1) Welcome students to class! (1) 2) THINK INK PAIR SHARE how the separation of power between state, local and national government compares to British rule. (5-10) 3) Lecture on U.S. congress as seen in constitution (25) 4) DBQ on how a bicameral congress allows for good democracy. (15) 5) Reminder: Constitution Paper is due next Tuesday (1) Day 4/5: Fed Papers Analysis (51, 23) 1) 2) 3) 4) Welcome student to class! (1) Distribute federalist papers #51 and #23 (1) Briefly explain what the federalist papers are and who wrote them. (5) Analyze federalist in groups of 4, highlighting democratic institutions and their explanations. (20) 5) DBQ on Fed Paper, focusing on the motives behind congress, the 3 branches, and the 3 levels. (15) 6) Exit slip on one interesting thing you learned from the Fed papers. (5) 7) Reminder: Constitution Paper is due next Tuesday (1)

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Day 6: Work in teams of 4 on essential characteristics of Americas constitution 1) Welcome students to class! (1) 2) Split students up into teams of 4, begin work on defining essential characteristics of Democracy as seen in the Constitution. This will be helpful for writing their papers. (40 minutes). Facilitate. -They should use the constitution packets, fed papers, and exit slips from the first 3 days of this week. 3) Reminder: Paper due next Tuesday! (1)