Unit 2 Daily Syllabus
US Government
Benson
Sept. 28
1.
Finish Animal Farm
2.
Weaknesses of the Articles
Introduce the “Constitution Project”
Work on “your” Constitution
Sept 30
1.
Journal / Discussion: What is Federalism and why is it so important for the survival of our government?
2.
Federalists v. the Anti-Federalists
3.
The Federal system
4.
Create a comic strip of Federalism
Oct. 2
1.
Journal / Discussion: Ben Franklin Quote
2.
6 Principles of the Constitution
3.
The US Constitution: Plans
Work on Const. project
Oct. 6: Work on Constitution Project

Oct 8
1.
Journal / Discussion: Why does the Const. have the ability to be changed?
What are those changes called and how can that happen?
2.
SD video on The Constitution
3.
Reviewing and learning the Amendments
4.
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
5.
Constitution Project
Oct. 13
1.
Review 3 branches and Checks and Balances
2.
Play “Power Grab Game”
3.
Review importance of the game
Oct. 15
1.
Class time to FINISH the Constitution Project
Oct. 19
1.
Constitution Test and hand in “Your” Constitution Project
2.
Preamble scramble
Oct. 21
1.
Journal / Discussion: What are the different types of Federalism? Explain the differences.
2.
Federalism Frame
3.
Federalism Power Point: Notes
4.
Review Sheets for Unit 2 Test
Oct. 23
1.
Terms are Due
2.
Unit 2 Test