1. Monday October 18, 2010
New Warm Ups: The first constitution of the United States of America was the
Declaration of Independence.
Articles of Confederation.
Mayflower Compact.
Bill of Rights.
Absent students: finish poster
P Problem Statement Worksheet
Work with row partner

2. Tuesday October 19, 2010
Which of the following is a duty of American citizens?
to hold public office
to be informed about the government
to vote
to pay taxes
P Problem Statement Worksheet
Work with row partner
Review & Turn in
P Read We the People: Articles of Confederation
Handout 10-1 Problems

3. Wednesday October 20, 2010
Shays' Rebellion reflected the discontent of
merchants towards the Confederation government.
farmers towards the Confederation government.
the state legislatures towards the citizens.
government leaders towards Britain.
We the People: Handout 10-1 Due
P Map of NW Territory
Label, Color and answer questions.
Due end of period
P HW: Decisions: Constitutional Convention wkst.
Due tomorrow

4. Color & Label Map
Create a key
Answer questions using map.

5. Thursday October 21, 2010
1. What law passed by Congress under the Articles of Confederation established a way for surveying western lands?
the Northwest Ordinance
the Great Compromise
the Ordinance of 1785
the Three-Fifths Compromise
Decisions: Constitutional Convention wkst.
Review & Turn in
P Workbook pages 49-54
Due Tomorrow

6. Friday October 22, 2010
Which of the following describes a provision of the Northwest Ordinance?
People petitioned for statehood after the population of a territory reached 60,000.
Personal freedoms were not protected by the Northwest Ordinance.
Slavery was allowed in the territories set up by the ordinance.
The ordinance created the possibility for the establishment of only one new state.
Turn in Workbook pages
Constitution Pretest
Take
Review

7. Monday October 25, 2010
1. Who is called the Father of the Constitution?
a. George Washington c. James Madison
b. Edmund Randolph d. d. Thomas Jefferson
2. Constitution Pretest
Finish & Review
3. P Changes in Electoral Votes Wkst

8. Tuesday October 26, 2010
1. Which of the following is an enumerated power guaranteed by the Constitution?
a. pass marriage laws c. coin money
b. collect taxes d. establish schools
Review & Turn in Changes in Electoral Votes Wkst
P Constitution Vocabulary
Define

9. Constitution Vocabulary
Anti-Federalist
Individuals who opposed approval of the Constitution.

10. Anti-Federalist Amendment Appropriate Article Bicameral
Concurrent powers
Constituent
Enumerated powers
Executive branch
Federalist
House of Representatives
Impeach
Implied powers
Judicial Branch
Judicial review

11. Legislative branch Levy Ordinance Preamble Revenue Ratify
Naturalization
Ordinance
Preamble
Revenue
Republicanism
Ratify
Reserved powers
Regulate
Senate
Sovereignty
Supreme Court
Tariff
Unconstitutional

12. Wednesday October 27, 2010
The Three-Fifths Compromise addressed the problem of
representation of smaller states in Congress.
ratifying the new Constitution.
how to include enslaved people in population counts.
adding a bill of rights.
P Constitutional Compromises
Discuss with partners & Record solution

13. Thursday October 28, 2010 The Great Compromise resolved the problem of
slavery in the states.
ratifying the new Constitution.
adding a bill of rights.
state representation in Congress.
P Review Compromises & Take notes
P Study for warm up quiz & Vocab Bingo

14. Warm Up Quiz Constitution Vocab Bingo
Friday October 29, 2010
Warm Up Quiz
Constitution Vocab Bingo

15. Monday November 1, 2010
Why did Governor Morris begin the Preamble of the Constitution with the phrase “We the People”?
to emphasize state divisions
to represent the Framers of the Constitution
to remain anonymous
to emphasize the unity of people from every state
Tree Map of the Preamble
Work on in class & turn in
P Tree map of Major principals of Constitution
Start in class finish for HW

16. Tuesday November 2, 2010
Which major principle of the Constitution prevents any single group or institution from gaining too much authority?
checks and balances
popular sovereignty
individual rights
separation of powers
Review& turn in Major Principals of Constitution
P Workbook pgs 61-67
Start in class & Finish at Home

17. Wednesday November 3, 2010
The “commerce clause” in the Constitution allows Congress to
expand its powers in many areas.
check the powers of the judicial branch.
approve amendments to the Constitution.
check the powers of the executive branch.
Review & Turn in Workbook pages
P A Living Constitution Posters
There are 4 ways the Constitution can be changed to meet current needs.
Create a poster describing the four ways in writing and visually. Use a historical example.
Be sure to use YOUR own words, not the textbook’s
Due Tomorrow end of period

18. A Living Constitution Amendments Presidential Powers
-Written description of how it works
-Real life example
Presidential Powers
Picture to explain it
-Written description of how it works
-Real life example
Implied Powers & Commerce Clause
Picture to explain it
-Written description of how it works
-Real life example
Judicial Review
Picture to explain it
-Written description of how it works
-Real life example

19. Thursday November 4, 2010 Amendments to the Constitution
are very difficult to propose and ratify.
can only be proposed by a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress.
can only be proposed by a Constitutional Convention.
both A and C
P A Living Constitution Posters
Be sure to use YOUR own words, not the textbook’s
Due End of Period
P Add Pictures to Vocabulary
Vocabulary & Warm Up Quiz Next Friday
You will turn in vocab sheet before test

20. Friday November 5, 2010
1. The sharing of power between federal and state governments is called
a. anti-federalism. c. federalism.
b. communism. d. republicanism.
We the People p.147
Cloze reading
Answer Lesson Review Question
P Vocabulary & Warm Up Quiz Next Friday