Articles of Confederation - Shays' Rebellion FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: How did the new United States government struggle for power under the Articles of Confederation? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: Failures of the Articles of Confederation political cartoon analysis • The Failure of the Articles of Confederation reading passage with scaffolding questions • Shays' Rebellion reading passage with questions • Application/Closing/Higher order thinking question • Answer Key(s) for Teachers Students will research and analyze the failures of the Articles of Confederation; Shays' Rebellion Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions or activities) ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Articles of Confederation Shays' Rebellion ASSL 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.

Articles of Confederation and the Land Ordinance of 1785 Aim: Why did the Founders think a Constitution was necessary and how did they split up new land? 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: Creating the Articles of Confederation reading passage and scaffolding questions/graphic organizer • Provisions/Problems with the Articles Analysis Activity • Organizing the Northwest Territory/Land Ordinance of 1785 reading passage with scaffolding questions • Application/Closing questions • Answer Key(s) for Teachers Students will research and analyze the creation of the Articles of Confederation, the problems with the Articles, and how the Northwest Territory was organized using the Land Ordinance of 1785 Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions or activities) Title page digital paper 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.

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 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.

Articles of Confederation and the Land Ordinance of 1785 FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: Why did the Founders think a Constitution was necessary and how did they split up new land? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: Creating the Articles of Confederation reading passage and scaffolding questions/graphic organizer • Provisions/Problems with the Articles Analysis Activity • Organizing the Northwest Territory/Land Ordinance of 1785 reading passage with scaffolding questions • Application/Closing questions • Answer Key(s) for Teachers Students will research and analyze the creation of the Articles of Confederation, the problems with the Articles, and how the Northwest Territory was organized using the Land Ordinance of 1785 Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions or activities) ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Articles of Confederation and Land Ordinance of 1785 ASSL •• Title page digital paper 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.

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 - 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.

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.

Articles of Confederation - The Constitutional Convention Aim: How did the Founding Fathers fix their mistakes? 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/Critical Thinking opening question • Problems with the Articles of Confederation Graphic Organizer • The Constitutional Convention reading passage with scaffolding questions • Application/Closing/Higher-Order thinking activity: Become a Delegate ! Students will research and analyze the concepts and ideas discussed at the Constitutional Convention; Annapolis Convention; problems with the Articles of Confederation; three big issues: power of the central government, representation in the legislative branch, and slavery Differentiation: graphic organizer, research, cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions) Digital Paper by Christi Fultz Rainbow tag 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 - 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.

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.

United States Constitution Six Principles of the Constitution 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 Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• 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.

Articles of Confederation Lesson FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Aim: How did the Articles of Confederation govern the United States? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: Devising A Plan reading passage with scaffolding questions • The Articles of Confederation reading passage/graphic organizer with scaffolding questions • Application/Closing/Critical Thinking Articles of Confederation Situation Analysis Students will research and analyze the reasons for implementing the Articles of Confederation after the American Revolution and understand the structure, decision-making skills, money & finances, protection rights, and other powers of the Articles Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions or situation activities) ★★ Note: This lesson can be broken up into two days with Day 2 being the Situation Analysis ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here!Articles of Confederation Structure, Decisions, Ratification ASSL •• 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.

Constitution - Bill of Rights Bill of Rights A Primary-Source Document, Common Core Based Lesson and Activity 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 Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• 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.

Constitution - Bill of Rights Bill of Rights Flash Cards Included in this product: • The Bill of Rights/First Ten Amendments Flash Cards Simply print out, place back to back in a laminator, and you have wonderful flash cards for student review!! :) ★★ Looking for the Bill of Rights Lesson? Find it HERE! ★ Looking for the Bill of Rights with BONUS Flash Cards BUNDLE? Find it HERE! Patriotic Papers and Stars 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 Unit Federalism: Delegated, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers Aim: How does the Constitution separate the powers between the state and national governments? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now question: Based on the quotation by a defender of the Constitution, what is the definition of federalism? • Student-centered activity brainstorming issues/laws of their local government and the United States • Delegated, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers reading passage • Application Venn diagram based on student responses and reading passage • Supremacy Clause understanding • Federalism: The Division of Powers application activity • Application/Higher Order Thinking/Closing activity • Student journal entries based on federalism for application • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research and understand the role of delegated, reserved, and concurrent powers granted by the principle of federalism - they will apply their knowledge in a multitude of student-centered critical thinking activities 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! •• Paper and Tags by Ashley Hughes American Symbols Clip Art by Kerri's Art Corner 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 - 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.

Constitution - Checks and Balances Checks and Balances FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! 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 ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Checks and Balances ASSL 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.