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How are govenrnments created, structured, maintained and changed?
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3. Student Learning Map
- Topic:Foundation of US Government
- Subject(s):Social Studies
- Days:17
- Grade(s):5
Key Learning:
All people seek order through a system of government.
Unit Essential Question(s):
Concept: Lesson Essential Question(s):What were the vested interests that both determined the content of the constitutional debates and influenced their outcome? (A)
How did ideas about "civic virture" and "interests" influence the framers of the Constitution? (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):What factors shaped the framework of the Constitution? (A)
What are the three branches of government and their roles (A)
How can individual rights be protected within the context of majority rule? (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):Vocabulary:James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, constitution, republic, democracy, preamble, convention, delegate, compormise, Federal system, debate, Bill Of Rights, Articles of Confederation
Vocabulary:Legislative, executive, judicial, separation of powers, majority, census, veto, impeach, justice, unconstitutional, checks and balances.
Vocabulary:
Additional Information:
(Note: Holidays and Cultural Observances may be taught based on their calendar occurance dates.) --
Polk County School Board Website: Constitution Day, Celebrate Freedom Week packets of information and resources
www.constitutionday.com/
www.firn.edu/doe/curriculum/socials/programs.html
BOOKS:The Declaration of Independence : a model for individual rights Nardo, Don,
Patrick Henry voice of the American Revolution Sabin, Louis.
PATRICK HENRY'S FIGHT
copies of aforementioned documents, library books, audio-visual productions, SHHHH! We're Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz
Graphic organizers: flow,bridge and bubble maps
Resources:
Acquisition Lesson: