1. Topic: Constitutional Foundations – Early Republic/ Geography #1 Do Now: Write the info below on the top of your Regents Packet I am giving you today. Review book (RB): p. 53-63 Packet(P)- p. 1-7 Homework for tonight #1 – Read Review book p. 47-52 on geography – Packet p. 2 and p. 6

2. Do now Keep packet and review book on your desk Open it and follow along Take notes as needed You will need to complete the packet in class and for homework. I will NOT have the answers written for you to copy.

3. Key ideas/ concepts for today 1.Geographic features of US 2.Foundations of our government 3.Key documents of Early Republic 4.Causes of the American Revolution 5.Declaration of Independence 6.Articles of Confederation (strengths and weaknesses) 7.Compromises (Constitutional Convention) 8.Federalist vs. Anti-Federalists

6. Plan for Review I will give you an overview of today’s topic Then you will work independently to complete the packet (15 minutes) Then we will go over your work by sharing answers (15-20 minutes) Please ask questions The notes will not be written out so listen carefully.

7. Activity: Packet p. 3-6 Use your RB to complete packet p. 3-6 After you work, we will go over the answers. You must listen for the correct answers There is no PowerPoint to copy answers. Today you will work independently.

8. Regents Testing Dates Counts as a test grade May 16 - done May 31 June 6 June 10 Plus practice tests for hw.