Q2W2, October 24-28

SS.7.C.1.5 Identify how the weaknesses of the Articles of the Confederation led to the writing of the Constitution.

SS.7.C.1.6 – Interpret the intentions of the Preamble of the Constitution.

I can describe the needs for the Articles of Confederation and what powers it gave the government

I can list the weaknesses of the Articles and the effects that they had on America

I can define the importance of Shay’s Rebellion and its effect on the Articles of Confederation

I can explain how these things lead to the drafting of a new Constitution

I can explain how the Preamble serves as an introduction to the U.S.
Constitution.
I can identify that the Preamble establishes the goals and purposes of the government.
– Identify six goals and purposes set forth in the Preamble (i.e. form a more perfect
union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common
defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to
ourselves and our posterity).
I will recognize the intention of the phrase “We the People”.

Monday:

Bell Ringer- Historical Thinking

Nearpod AOC

Tuesday:

Bell Ringer – Historical Thinking

Articles of Confederation Video

Constitution PPT (focus on Federalists/Anti-Federalists)

Wednesday

Preamble Videos

Survey: https://forms.gle/LtxeqqQN8DtVHSAf6

Thursday/Friday

Rotations:

1. CPalms Tutorial – Formative

https://www.cpalms.org/PreviewResourceStudentTutorial/Preview/117894

2. Classroom Preamble Activity

3. The Framing of the U.S. Constitution word search

4. Preamble Worksheet

Preamble worksheet (formative)

CPalms (formative)