Constitution - Checks and Balances Checks and Balances Aim: Why is no branch stronger than another? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: Student-centered critical thinking question - What is the principle that created the three branches of government? What is its purpose, and why is it important? {separation of powers} • The Separation of Powers & Checks and Balances reading passage with scaffolding questions • The Branches of Government "Check" Each Other Out Activity {can be individual or cooperative activity} • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research and understand the role of the concept of checks and balances, and abilities of each branch to check and balance another - they will understand the connection between the branches of government and make their own decision about which branch is the strongest! Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students participate in application scenarios Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• Patriotic Papers provided by Ashley Hughes Rainbow Tags by Ashley Hughes USA clipart by Educlips KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Constitution - Executive Branch and the Powers of the President Aim: What are the roles and responsibilities of the executive branch? **Updated with President Trump Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: Student-centered critical thinking question - What is the world's toughest job? • Structure of the executive branch diagram • The Executive Branch graphic informational organizer • Powers of the President at-a-glance • Activity: Hats of the President {flashcards included} • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question • Answer Key for Teachers ★ NOTE: This is usually a two-day lesson with my students. ★★ Looking for just the Hats of the President Flash Cards? Find them here. Students will research and understand the structure of the executive branch, the roles, responsibilities and powers of the president, and the many "hats" the president often has to wear during his/her presidency. We use them as interactive notebooks! Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities} Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• Digital Papers provided by Ashley Hughes © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

The Constitution Task Cards and Recording Sheet for Student Responses Black and White Included in this product: • Title page • Full Set of 27 vocabulary words/terms/important people tasks cards in the form of a question • Answer Key Cards (you do not have to give these to students or you can after the activity) • Recording Sheet for student responses (can make enough copies for your students to answer as many questions as you'd like) This set of 27 task cards covers important people, terms, and events regarding the Constitution and its six principles. These cards are great for stations, centers, as an independent study tool, SCOOT and other cooperative learning activities. ★ You can find all my Constitution/Government lessons and activities HERE! Digital Papers by Sonya DeHart KG Fonts © 2015 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Supreme Court and Judicial Branch Aim: What are the roles and responsibilities of the highest court of the Judicial Branch? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: Student-centered critical thinking question - Have you ever had someone settle an argument for you? What did they do or say to settle the argument? • The Supreme Court graphic organizer including the outlining of the role of the Supreme Court and the requirements of a person to be nominated to be a Supreme Court Justice • Understanding Judicial Review: Marbury v. Madison reading passage • Judicial Review simulation/explanation activity • Who's who on the current Supreme Court bench? - Identifying today's Supreme Court justices ★ NOTE: When identifying the current Supreme Court justices, I have my students research their names and nominations via internet research. The website I typically have them use is:The Supreme Court {they sometimes work with a partner} • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question • Answer Key for Teachers Updated October 2017 with President Trump and Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch ★ NOTE: This is usually a two-day lesson with my students. Students will research and understand the role and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch's Supreme Court, the structure of the Supreme Court, judicial review Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students participate in application scenarios Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• Patriotic Papers provided by Ashley Hughes Rainbow Tags by Ashley Hughes USA clipart by Educlips KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

United States Constitution Limited Government and the Separation of Powers FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive, Social Studies learning! Aim: How are the powers of the three branches of government separated? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now student-centered situational scenario • Principle #2 Limited Government scaffolded notes & creation of political cartoon application • Principle #3 Separation of Powers reading passage with scaffolding questions • Federal Government diagram/flow chart • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research and understand the meaning of limited government and the separation of powers between three branches of government Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities} Digital Papers provided by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

United States Constitution Six Principles of the Constitution FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Aim: What are the main principles of the Constitution? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: How the Government Affects Us student-centered question & student-created cartoon • Discussion of the definition of "principle" • Six Principles of the Constitution boxes for student notes • Six Principles of the Constitution PowerPoint Slideshow/Answer Key for Teachers to aid in whole-group discussion Students will research and understand the meaning of a principle and discuss the six principles of the U.S. Constitution: popular sovereignty, limited government, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, flexibility Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: auditory/visual Patriotic Papers provided by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Constitution - Legislative Branch Aim: What are the roles and responsibilities of the legislative branch? Who are our representatives? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: Congress - Our National Legislature reading passage with scaffolding questions • Structure of Congress diagram • Congress: A Bicameral Legislature graphic organizer • Our State's Senators worksheet {paste a photo of your state's senators in the space provided & teach your kids who your state's senators are!} • Our District's Representatives in the House worksheet {paste a photo of your district's representative in the space provided & teach your kids who your district's representative is!} • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking questions • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research and understand the structure of Congress, the roles, responsibilities, requirements, and special powers of each house, and who represents their own state/district Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities} Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• Digital Papers provided by Ashley Hughes U.S.A. clipart by Kerri's Art Corner © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Constitution Unit Principles of the Constitution Snapshot Booklet Activity FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Cover Page • Principles of the Constitution Snapshot Booklet Task Sheet and Reminders for students • Snapshot Booklet template • Principles of the Constitution Snapshot Booklet Activity Rubric • Directions for teacher (to give to your students) with images • The completed snapshot booklet images (to show you what the end result should be) Do your students love Snapchat?? This snapshot booklet activity is a great way for them to create "snapshots" of the principles of the Constitution. Students will create a collection of snapshots from the study of the principles of the Constitution. The snapshot booklet will include: • Title and illustration on the cover • Three "snapshots" that include COLORED ILLUSTRATIONS exemplifying three principles of the Constitution • Students will write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) next to/under each image explaining the image and principle of the Constitution. • Illustration on the back page of your booklet that summarizes and represents the Constitution. This snapshot booklet activity can be given as in an in-class assignment/assessment or a homework assignment. It is up to teacher's discretion. ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Constitution Snapshot Activity ASSL ★★Looking for my complete Constitution unit bundle for middle grades?! FIND IT HERE! Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2015 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

The Constitution Interactive Notebook Pages Six Principles of the Constitution Interactive Notebook Pages 4 Six Principles of the Constitution Interactive Notebook Templates Fun, interactive notebook pages on the Six Principles of the Constitution. They can easily fit into your teaching of the Constitution. They can be used in conjunction with a textbook, or can go side-by-side with my United States Constitution Unit Bundle located HERE! Six Principles of the Constitution: Popular Sovereignty Limited Government Federalism Flexibility Checks and Balances Separation of Powers Your students will cut out, paste into their notebook, label and/or write definitions using their notes, color, and study! KG Fonts © 2017 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Constitution - Legislative Branch FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Aim: What are the roles and responsibilities of the legislative branch? Who are our representatives? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: Congress - Our National Legislature reading passage with scaffolding questions • Structure of Congress diagram • Congress: A Bicameral Legislature graphic organizer • Our State's Senators worksheet {paste a photo of your state's senators in the space provided & teach your kids who your state's senators are!} • Our District's Representatives in the House worksheet {paste a photo of your district's representative in the space provided & teach your kids who your district's representative is!} • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking questions • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research and understand the structure of Congress, the roles, responsibilities, requirements, and special powers of each house, and who represents their own state/district Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities} Digital Papers provided by Ashley Hughes U.S.A. clipart by Kerri's Art Corner © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Constitution - Bill of Rights Bill of Rights A Primary-Source Document, Common Core Based Lesson and Activity FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Aim: How does the Bill of Rights of the Constitution help protect American citizens? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now question: What is the most important right you think we have as Americans? • The Bill of Rights {transcript}: Each of the first ten amendments are written with vocabulary defined for student application • Scaffolding Questions based on Bill of Rights amendments • Bill of Rights Analysis scenario activity for student understanding and application {can be a cooperative activity or individual} • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers ★★ Want this lesson with the Bill of Rights {First Ten Amendments} Flash Cards?! Find it HERE! Students will research and understand the concept and impact of the Bill of Rights Amendments and apply their new knowledge by answering scaffolding questions based on the transcript of the BOR, and a BOR scenario activity Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Bill of Rights ASSL Patriotic Papers and Tags provided by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

War of 1812 - Key Battles and the Effects of the War of 1812 FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: What were the effects of the War of 1812? Digital, 1:1, Interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Cover Page • Causes of the War of 1812 Do Now graphic organizer • The War of 1812 reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer outlining the significant battles, events, important people and outcomes - War Begins, 1812 - Battle on Lake Erie - Battle of the Thames - Attack on Washington D.C. and Dolley Madison - Battle of Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland - Battle of New Orleans, Louisiana and General Andrew Jackson - Treaty of Ghent • Effects of the War of 1812 graphic organizer for student completion • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will analyze the close-reading passage to understand the significant events of the War of 1812. Students will complete the graphic organizer based on the reading. Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, creating arguments with evidence Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for graphic organizer}; students argue their opinions and make predictions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies. Clip Art by KERRI'S ART CORNER Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2015 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, War of 1812 Unit Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, War of 1812 Unit Review Packet for A Social Studies Life's Jefferson-Madison Era Unit FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Thomas Jefferson • Election of 1800 • Lewis and Clark Expedition • Embargo Act • James Madison • Impressment • War of 1812 • War Hawks • Doves • Answer Key for Teachers Clip Art by KERRI'S ART CORNER Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2015 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Articles of Confederation Review Packet for A Social Studies Life's Articles of Confederation Unit Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE! •• Included in this product: • The Articles of Confederation; ideas and terms to know; weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation; the Constitutional Convention ideas and terms to know; Virginia Plan; New Jersey Plan; Great Compromise; Three-Fifths Compromise; Ratification Digital Papers by Christi Fultz KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Articles of Confederation - Ratification of the Constitution Ratification of the Constitution Aim: How was the Constitution finally ratified? Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE! •• Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation: What does it mean to ratify? • Federalist or Anti-Federalist reading passage & • Activity: Students will take on the role of a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist • Final Approval reading passage with scaffolding questions • Application/Closing/Higher-Order thinking question • Answer Key for Teachers Federalist/Anti-federalist Activity: according to the Federalist or Anti-Federalist perspective, students will analyze the issues of the power of the central government, the role of the president, and the bill of rights ★★ Note: When I give my students this activity, I split them up into heterogeneous groups and give each group a a perspective. It is my recommendation that you do not give the groups both worksheets for each perspective (you will see the worksheets). Give the Federalist groups their worksheet, and the Anti-federalist groups their worksheet only. Differentiation: graphic organizer, research, cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions) Digital Papers by Christi Fultz and Ashley Hughes KG Fonts updated 012517 © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Articles of Confederation Test for A Social Studies Life's Articles of Confederation Unit Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE! •• Included in this product: • Title page • Multiple Choice questions • Constructed Response questions • Answer Key for teachers Digital Papers by Christi Fultz KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Articles of Confederation - The Three-Fifths Compromise Aim: What did the Founding Fathers do about slavery? Updated 012417 Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE! •• Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation/reading passage with word bank • Compromise #3: Slavery & the 3/5ths Compromise graphic organizer • Compromise #4: The Slave Trade reading passage with critical thinking questions • Application/Closing/Higher-Order thinking question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research and analyze the Constitutional Compromises: Three-fifths Compromise & the Slave Trade Differentiation: graphic organizer, research, cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions) Digital Paper by Christi Fultz and Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

U.S. Constitution - Preamble and Popular Sovereignty Aim: What does the Preamble to the Constitution mean to me? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now student-centered question: what is a contract? • Principle #1 Popular Sovereignty discussion/scaffolded notes • The Preamble to the Constitution discussion/student-centered activity: students create images based on wording of the Preamble • Preamble Activity: Students use phrases of the Preamble to apply them to real life historical situations • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research and understand the meaning popular sovereignty & discuss the Preamble to the Constitution Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities} Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• Digital Paper provided by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

The Constitution Vocabulary Matching Activity and Recording Sheet Included in this product: • Title page • 33 sets of vocabulary matching cards (words/terms/important people; some do not have image matches) including color sets and black and white (you don't have to use all the cards in your activity!) • Recording Sheet for student responses (can make enough copies for your students to record as many sets as you'd like) This set of 33 (plus black and white) vocabulary matching cards outlines the important people, terms, and events outlining the time of The Constitution. Vocabulary Matching Cards include: • The Constitution • Bicameral • Legislative Branch • Executive Branch • Reserved Powers • Concurrent Powers • and more! These cards are great for stations, centers, as an independent study tool, SCOOT and other cooperative learning activities. ★ You can find all my Constitution lessons and activities HERE! Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes Borders by I Teach What's Your Superpower KG Fonts © 2017 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

United States Constitution Limited Government and the Separation of Powers Aim: How are the powers of the three branches of government separated? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now student-centered situational scenario • Principle #2 Limited Government scaffolded notes & creation of political cartoon application • Principle #3 Separation of Powers reading passage with scaffolding questions • Federal Government diagram/flow chart • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research and understand the meaning of limited government and the separation of powers between three branches of government Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities} Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• Digital Papers provided by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.