Teacher Plan for Computer Lab
Teacher_Ramirez, Andrew____________ Grade__8______________
Date(s) Lab is to be booked_01 MAR 2010 ____________
Start Time: _8:10am___________ End Time: _1:25pm______
SAMPLE
Planned Activity:
Students will explore the following websites about the US Constitution. (20 Minutes)
http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution.html
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/Constitution.html
Students will identify the information that each website offers by answering questions about the
US Constitution and related topics that are identified on the websites. Example: Where can we
see a copy of the Constitution? What links are available on the website:
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/Constitution.html
(20 Minutes)
Using an available search engine (Google, Yahoo!, Ask, Bing), identify three other websites that
offer information on the Bill of Rights. Write the web addresses. (10 Minutes)
California Content Standard(s):
8th Grade Social Studies Standards
8.2 Students analyze the political principles underlying the U.S. Constitution and compare the
enumerated and implied powers of the federal government.
2. Analyze the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution and the success of each in
implementing the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.
3. Evaluate the major debates that occurred during the development of the Constitution and
their ultimate resolutions in such areas as shared power among institutions, divided statefederal power, slavery, the rights of individuals and states (later addressed by the addition of
the Bill of Rights), and the status of American Indian nations under the commerce clause.
4. Describe the political philosophy underpinning the Constitution as specified in the
Federalist Papers (authored by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay) and the
role of such leaders as Madison, George Washington, Roger Sherman, Gouverneur Morris,
and James Wilson in the writing and ratification of the Constitution.
5. Understand the significance of Jefferson’s Statute for Religious Freedom as a forerunner of
the First Amendment and the origins, purpose, and differing views of the founding fathers
on the issue of the separation of church and state.
6. Enumerate the powers of government set forth in the Constitution and the fundamental
liberties ensured by the Bill of Rights.
7. Describe the principles of federalism, dual sovereignty, separation of powers, checks and
balances, the nature and purpose of majority rule, and the ways in which the American idea
of constitutionalism preserves individual rights.
National Technology Standard(s):
1. Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and
processes using technology. Students:
a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes
b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression
c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other
cultures
d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems
3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate and use information. Students:
a. plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources
and media
c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
d. process data and report results
Principal Signature: _______________________________ Date:___________
____ Approved
____ Not Approved