Name: Mr. Ralston Date: 09/15/14 Length of Lesson: 1 week Content Area: Econ/Gov
The basic principles behind the Constitution and the 3 branches of government will be taught. The articles of the
Constitution will be broken down and discussed. The amendments to the Constitution will be taught and activities will follow.
LESSON TOPIC (Module, if applicable): BIG IDEAS:
(Content standards, assessment anchors, eligible content) objectives, and skill focus)
Assessment Anchors - R11A.1.1 Apply voc.
R11A1.4 Identify and explain main ideas
Standards/Eligible content: 5.3.12C, 5.3C.C
UNDERSTANDING GOALS (CONCEPTS):
Students will understand: Students will understand the purpose behind the
Constitution. They will also understand the differences between the 3 branches of government. Articles 1-7 will be discussed. Constitution vocabulary will be reviewed. Students also will know what amendments were added to the document.
VOCABULARY: Constitution, Amendment
Legislative branch, Federal Government
Executive Branch, Democracy
Judicial branch, Unconstitutional
Trial
Senator
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
How does the Constitution set up the federal government in seven articles?
What are the facts about each of the Articles in the
Constitution?
What are the qualifications to be a part of the House of Reps and the Senate?
How would the preamble to the Constitution be worded if it were written today?
What were the amendments to the Constitution?
STUDENT OBJECTIVES (COMPETENCIES/OUTCOMES):
Students will be able to:
Identify the principles behind the Constitution.
SWBAT explain how the Constitution sets up the federal government in seven articles. SWBAT explain the meaning and importance of the Bill of Rights. SWBAT demonstrate knowledge of the amendments of the Constitution.
PERFORMANCE TASK: Short class readings and short writing samples will be assessed. Students will also be
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:
Thumbs up assessed on their participation during class. Writing samples will be written in their new composition books and graded for completion and accuracy. Graphic organizers to help learn the amendments and rights will be created. Class discussions and current events will be used daily.
Summarizing Main Ideas
Open Ended Questions
INSTRUCTIONAL
PROCEDURES:
Do Now;
Mini Lesson:
Guided Practice:
Independent Practice:
Summations/Formative Assessments:
Reflections:
-Do now questions
-Students will write vocabulary sentences on the board and explain the meanings to classmates.
-Students given small constitution booklet. Each article and amendment will be broken down and discusses.
MATERIALS AND
RESOURCES: lectures
-handouts
-composition books
-textbook, phamplets,
MSNBC.Com
Internet access
INTERVENTIONS:
-1-on-1 instruction
-small group
-repetition
-reminders to stay on task
-extended time for activities when needed
ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignments not completed in class will be homework.

-In composition books, students will described different amendments and write about how they are used in their everyday lives.
-Words to know activity crossword puzzle.
-Students will rewrite the preamble of the Constitution into today’s words so it is more understandable.
-Building skills activities were students will write an essay on which branch has more power.
-Current events will be discussed at the beginning of each period. Short current event discussions daily.
-Make-up work opportunities will be given before progress reports go out.
-Review of the material for the three branches of government.
-Vocab quiz
-Word wall activity.