3. Student Learning Map

  • Topic:U.S.Constitution
  • Subject(s):Social Studies
  • Days:5
  • Grade(s):4
Key Learning:

The U.S. Constitution provides the basic framework of our government.
Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 
What are the basic rights accorded to us by the U.S. Constitution? What would have happened if we did not have a constitution?
   
Concept:

Key Events

SS.A.4.2.4.1  
Concept:

Key People

SS.A.4.2.4.1  
Concept:

Key Ideas

SS.A.4.2.4.2  
Lesson Essential Question(s):

What events led up to the writing of the U.S. Constitution? (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

Who are some key people responsible for composing the U.S. Constitution? (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

What are the rights guaranteed to you by the Constitution? (A)
What are the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy? (ET)
Vocabulary:

Preamble, delegate, convention, constitution, Bill of Rights, checks and balances

Vocabulary:

James Madison, Jr., Gouverneur Morris, George Washington, John Adams, Elbridge Gerry, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin

Vocabulary:

amendment, Bill of Rights, due process of law, patriotism, ratify

Additional Information:

(Note: Holidays and Cultural Observances may be taught based on their calendar occurance dates.) --

Spotlight On Social Studies (October and November editions); "Celebrate Freedom Packet", on the Polk County Schools Website

trade books, video, "We the People" booklet by DMH Wolf, borrow a fifth-grade textbook for this concept

Resources:

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Acquisition Lesson:

Extending Thinking Lesson:

Vocabulary Report

  • Preamble -
  • James Madison -
  • amendment -
  • delegate -
  • Jr. -
  • Bill of Rights -
  • due process of law -
  • convention -
  • Gouverneur Morris -
  • patriotism -
  • George Washington -
  • constitution -
  • John Adams -
  • Bill of Rights -
  • ratify -
  • Elbridge Gerry -
  • checks and balances -
  • Alexander Hamilton -
  • Benjamin Franklin -