WOODLAND HILLS SECONDARY LESSON PLAN
Name: Mr. Biondo Date: 11/24/14 Length of Lesson: 3-4 Weeks Content Area: Civics
STAGE I – DESIRED RESULTS
LESSON TOPIC (Module, if applicable): Creating the
Constitution
BIG IDEAS:
(Content standards, assessment anchors, eligible content) objectives, and skill
focus)
PA Standards:
5.1.9A Identify and explain the major
arguments advanced for the necessity
of government.
5.1.9 C Analyze the principles and ideals that
shape government
5.2.9A. Contrast the essential rights and
responsibilities of citizens in systems
of governmen
UNDERSTANDING GOALS (CONCEPTS):
Students will understand: How and why the Constitution was
drafted.
The difficulties and compromises that occurred during the
constitutional conventions. The creation of the three branch
system of government.The ratification process.The
organization of the Constitution..
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: Why was the Constitution
created?
Why didn't the delegates of the Constitutional Covention simply
revise the Articles of Conederation?
Why was the Constitution created in a way where it could be
revised?
VOCABULARY: bicameral, veto, delegated powers,
Amendments, federalism, Concurrent powers, reserved
powers, checks and balances, impeach
STUDENT OBJECTIVES (COMPETENCIES/OUTCOMES):
Students will be able to: - Explain the Great Compromise and the
Three Fifths Compromise
- Explain major elements of the executive and judicial branches
created by the Constitution
-Summarize the arguments presented by the Federalits and
Anti-Federalists
- Define major goals of our government
-Summarize major sections of the Constitution
STAGE II – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
PERFORMANCE TASK: Short class reading and
participation will be assessed. Students will be assessed on a
skill assessment activity. Students will be assessed on their
completion of guided notes. Students will be assessed on their
abilty to define vocabulary in their own words
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS: Summarizing main ideas,
thumbs up, Graphic organizers
STAGE III: LEARNING PLAN
INSTRUCTIONAL
PROCEDURES:
Do Now
Mini Lesson:
Guided Practice:
Independent Practice:
Summations/Formative Assessments:
Reflections:
MATERIALS AND
RESOURCES:
-Textbooks, notebooks,
handouts
INTERVENTIONS:
ASSIGNMENTS:
small group
repitition
reminders to stay on task
extended time for activities
-The Great Compromise
Activity
- Electoral College Map
Activity
- Guided notes
Do Now: Daily Collins I
Writings
Guided Practive: Guided
Ntoes
Independent Practice: Critical
thinking questions
Summative Assessment: Exit
Tickets
- Vocabulary
- Skill Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Chapter Intro
- ICIVICS