The Constitution Café is a metaphor. It’s a guiding image , a scenario of possibility, and an innovative way to learn. Through conversations and sharing of information,the Café will assist you in becoming more knowledgeable about our country’s government. This could actually accompany food and drink, decorated tables with fake candles. You decide the length you want to go. Can be used with what you already do with the constitution.

This Scavenger Hunt Worksheet covers these standards: I understand the limitations of The Articles of Confederation and the need for a better system of government I can identify the contributions of the following individuals who helped write the Constitution: James Madison, Thomas Jefferson (influenced), George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, William Patterson, and Roger Sherman I can explain how each of the following influenced the writing of the Constitution: John Locke, Montesquieu, The Magna Carta, and The English Bill of Rights I can explain the 3/5ths Compromise I understand the purpose of a constitution I can explain the concept of “separation of powers” I know what the three branches of government are called and what the function of each branch is I can explain the concept of “checks and balances” and I know specific checks that each branch uses to keep the others in check I understand the differences between “duties” and “responsibilities” I understand what is contained within the Bill of Rights and I can briefly summarize each one Easy--Print and assign. Students draw and write in the answers to this detailed and organized printable.

Make the Teaching of the Articles of Confederation an EXPERIENCE for your students. Turn your classroom into an operating room and let your students perform surgery on the AOC. With this beautiful GOOGLE slideshow to guide your students through the process, it will be a breeze. This slideshow contains everything students need to perform surgery. They have clear instructions, the history/background, and allergies of patient Art O. Confederation. Students will essentially correct the weaknesses of the confederation in “surgery.�� Groups will trace an outline of one group member’s body onto butcher paper to represent your patient. (This step can be skipped if your class is short on time.) Or you can do this ahead of time to prep for surgery. Finally, students will be making a diagnosis and prescription/treatment plan for the AOC. All of this is clearly defined on each slide so students know exactly what to accomplish. Put on your scrubs and lab coat and get your students ready for a great learning experience! What is included in the purchase: A beautiful instruction GOOGLE slide show Clear step by step instructions for students A video INTRO so students get background information on their patient. Works spaces in the slide show for diagnoses Prescription pad for a treatment plan Teacher suggestions for creating the BEST experience for students. Teacher Key

Get your students practicing charts, graphs, and map skills with your SOUTH ASIA UNIT. Students will navigate 11 slides that consist of Charts, graphs, and maps about civilizations, general reference of Asia, calculation of mountains, India’s Caste System, geography, Monsoon and rainfall season, GDP, and more. Included in your purchase: GOOGLE slides presentation for students’ work. (8 maps, charts, or graphs) Teacher Answer Key **NO PREP! Perfect for a SUB DAY!

This interactive introduces students to the problems Congress faced about the Articles of Confederation. Students will take a Colonial Williamsburg field trip as congressman and make decisions about what they would have done in the time period. FUN and ENGAGING. This worksheet packet holds students accountable by having them write down answers to questions each step of the way. It allows students to process the material as they progress through the simulation.

In this activity, each Principle of the Constitution is broken down into simple and easy to understand terminology. Students create their own drawing of the terms after reading an illustration prompt or idea. Finally, a sample picture for each term acts as an idea generator to help inspire student art work.

This HIGHLY engaging lesson teaches the students the Bill of Rights using hand gestures as memory tricks. Teacher can watch the included video and learn the techniques and then teach the class or you can flip the classroom. IT IS WAY MORE FUN FOR YOU TO TEACH THIS AND HAVE YOUR STUDENTS REPEAT after you each hand gesture as a class. A fill in the blank guided worksheet keeps students on track. Finally, students will summarize each amendment in their own words. A WORD BANK is included on the student copy. Teacher KEY included.

Students will create a Branches of Government Superheros that reflects each branches "Super Powers." Makes showing what you learned fun, interesting and creative.

Do you want to get your students discussing historical characters with enthusiasm? This is the discussion starter power point that you and your students will love! These discussion questions can be used for any group of historical figures, past or present. Inside/Outside circles are a great format for this. Using todaysmeet.com could add a technology component to your lesson. A worksheet for student processing the content in included.

You students will enjoy grading the weak government "The Articles of Confederation" or "AOC." Background information starts off this packet. Students will then act as the teacher and investigate and grade this 1st Constitution. Topics for grading are: Raising Taxes Passing Laws: Amending Constitutions Handling National Affairs Handling Foreign Affairs Organizing A Government Handling of the Northwest Territory

Get One-Give One or Move On is a strategy is a strategy to help students brainstorm key ideas on a topic/reading to activate prior knowledge and build background knowledge, OR to help students to summarize and synthesize key concepts in reading. This is FUN, ACTIVE, and great for your kinesthetic learners.

Students will first define each Bill. Then after teacher reviews each bill students will make corrections. Finally, space is provided for students to ILLUSTRATE each amendment in the Bill of Rights.

Not only did George Washington lead our new country to independence, he is also considered to be one of our greatest presidents. No one had ever been president before and almost everything that President Washington did set a precedent, or example, for other presidents to follow. In this assignment, students will do the following: Student ASSIGNMENT: 1. Look over this list and choose two of Washington’s accomplishments that you feel are the most important. 2. Use pictures (use very few words, if any) to symbolically represent these accomplishments. Draw the pictures within the picture of George Washington. 3. Outside of this picture, write down why you chose these two accomplishments as the most important. Write two paragraphs, one for each accomplishment that you have chosen. Each paragraph should be at least two paragraphs long.