Sarah A. Huett
U.S. History Lesson Plan
TEKS Lesson Plan/Unit Plan
Texarkana Independent School District
Teacher: Sarah A. Huett
Subject/Course: U.S. History
Grade(s): Grade 11
Time frame: 45 minutes or less
Re-Teach Lesson Plan Number:
Topic/Process:
Textbook:
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TAKS Review: Constitutional Amendments
The Americans: Reconstruction to the Present, McDougall Littell
Throughout Textbook
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): US4 A, US7 A, US17 B, 8.16 C,
8.17 B
(4) History. The student understands the effects of reform and third party movements on
American society. The student is expected to:
(A) evaluate the impact of Progressive Era reforms including initiative,
referendum, recall, and the passage of the 16th and 17th amendments;
(7) History. The student understands the impact of the American civil rights movement.
The student is expected to:
(A) trace the historical development of the civil rights movement in the 18th,
19th, and 20th centuries, including the 13th, 14th, 15th amendments;
(17) Government. The student understands the impact of constitutional issues on
American society in the 20th century. The student is expected to:
(B) analyze reasons for the adoption of 20th-century constitutional amendments.
(16) Government. The student understands the American beliefs and principles
reflected in the U.S. Constitution and other important historic documents. The student is
expected to:
(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; and
(17) Government. The student understands the process of changing the U.S.
Constitution and the impact of amendments on American society. The student is
expected to:
(B) describe the impact of 19th-century amendments including the 13th, 14th,
and 15th amendments on life in the United States; and
Sarah A. Huett
U.S. History Lesson Plan
TAKS: US4 A, US7 A, 8.16 C, 8.17 B
T.I.S.D.
(4) History. The student understands the effects of reform and third party movements on
American society. The student is expected to:
(A) evaluate the impact of Progressive Era reforms including initiative,
referendum, recall, and the passage of the 16th and 17th amendments;
(7) History. The student understands the impact of the American civil rights movement.
The student is expected to:
(A) trace the historical development of the civil rights movement in the 18th,
19th, and 20th centuries, including the 13th, 14th, 15th amendments;
(17) Government. The student understands the impact of constitutional issues on
American society in the 20th century. The student is expected to:
(B) analyze reasons for the adoption of 20th-century constitutional amendments.
(16) Government. The student understands the American beliefs and principles
reflected in the U.S. Constitution and other important historic documents. The student is
expected to:
(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; and
(17) Government. The student understands the process of changing the U.S.
Constitution and the impact of amendments on American society. The student is
expected to:
(B) describe the impact of 19th-century amendments including the 13th, 14th,
and 15th amendments on life in the United States; and
Concepts
Enduring Understandings/Generalizations/Principles
The student will understand that
Rights
Constitutionalism
Rights often have limits.
Constitutionalism is open to interpretation. The Supreme
Court determines constitutionalism.
Government often reflects societies’ beliefs and values.
Government
Sequence of Activities (Instructional Strategies):
1. Activity: Create a worksheet for students to look up and summarize the following
constitutional amendments: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
and 26. After students have finished, review the meaning of each amendment
and the reasons for its adoption.
Sarah A. Huett
U.S. History Lesson Plan
Questions to Consider in Lesson:
T.I.S.D.
1) What is the significance of Amendment ___________?
2) What specific rights are granted by Amendment ____________?
Assessment of Activities:
Classroom Observation
Classroom Discussion
Worksheet
Prerequisite Skills:
1. Summarization Skills
Key Vocabulary:
N/A
Materials/Resources Needed:
Textbook, copies of Constitution, copies of worksheet, pens
Modifications: Allow students to have extended time to complete activities. Follow all
modifications on students IEP.
Differentiated Instruction: Assign students a specific amendment and have them
create a timeline tracing the causes and effects history of their amendment. Students
should present their timeline on a poster board.
Teacher Notes:
Sample Test Questions:
1. The Fifteenth Amendment prevented voting discrimination based onA. gender
B. race
C. age
D. property ownership
Sarah A. Huett
U.S. History Lesson Plan
T.I.S.D.
2. The Twenty-sixth Amendment was passed during which of the following events
A. the Vietnam War
B. Reconstruction
C. the civil rights movement
D. World War I
Project developed and delivered through a Collaborative Research Grant between
Texarkana Independent School District and TAMU-T Regents’ Initiative.