1. 10/27/14-Constitution Answer the following question in complete sentences. Who should have the most power in the Constitution the states or the federal government? The ______ should have the most power because…. I feel with the power given to _____ should….

2. Give me 5! The importance of the Constitution: 1.The challenge faced by the authors was to create a national government that would be strong, but not undermining the individual liberties. 2.To achieve this goal the Constitution adopted seven important principles: a.Federalism b.Limited Government c.Individual Rights d.Popular Sovereignty e.Republicanism f.Checks & Balances g.Separation of Powers

3. Constitution Article Expectations: Before you read the article skim over the page. Look at the content and highlight headings, captions or italicized words. Think about what you see on the page and what you will be reading about. Take 7 minutes to read the article. Highlight important ideas, write notes in the margins, or draw pictures that will help you to understand the information.

4. Constitution Article Expectations: After the 7 minutes are up I will get the class together. Partner discussion! Partner A will talk about what they got out of the article in 45 seconds. Partner B will take notes on partner A. Then we will switch partner B will talk and partner A will take notes. Class discussion! I will pick 3 students who will discuss the article. Partner APartner B

5. Constitution Article Expectations: Write: Answer the following question in complete sentences. How did the Constitution provide enough power for the government to act decisively, while preventing it from becoming too powerful? The Constitution provide enough power for the government without becoming too powerful by …….

6. 10/28- FLIPRCS What main idea in our Constitution makes sure that no one branch becomes too powerful? (FLIPRCS) When you have answered the question please get a gray book from the back.

7. Constitution Principles Expectations: Before you read the pgs 127-129. Look at the content headings, charts or bolded words. You will have 2 minutes for each section. When you are done reading summarize the section in your notebooks. The summary should be at least two sentences. You will then discuss with your partner about the section

8. Constitution Principles Expectations: After the 2 minutes are up I will get the class together. Partner discussion! Partner A will talk about what they got out of the article in 45 seconds. Partner B will take notes on partner A. Then we will switch partner B will talk and partner A will take notes. Class discussion! I will pick 3 students who will discuss the article. Partner APartner B

9. Constitution Principles Expectations: Write: In your journal on the FLIPRCS Flap that was created yesterday write a definition of the principle and draw a picture. Repeat this activity 6 more times to complete the 7 principles

10. 10/29/14 Warm-up Write and answer the following question. What role do you think government should play in public life? I think government should…in public life because... When you are finished with the warm-up please pick up the reading on the green table

11. Give me 3! The importance of the 3 branches in our government: 1.Each of these branches has a distinct and essential role in the function of the government, and they were established in Articles 1 (legislative), 2 (executive) and 3 (judicial) of the U.S. Constitution.U.S. Constitutio a.Legislative: is to create the laws b.Executive: to approve the laws c.Judicial: to make sure the laws are constitutional

12. Constitution Branches Expectations: Before you read todays selection. Look at the content headings, charts or bolded words. (20 secs) You will have 2 minutes for each section. When you are done reading summarize the section in your notebooks. The summary should be at least two sentences. You will then discuss with your partner about the section

13. Constitution Principles Expectations: After the 2 minutes are up I will get the class together. Partner discussion! Partner A will talk about what they got out of the article in 45 seconds. Partner B will take notes on partner A. Then we will switch partner B will talk and partner A will take notes. Class discussion! I will pick 3 students who will discuss the article. Partner APartner B

15. 10/30/14 Warm-up Match the Powers! Partners will receive an envelope. Each envelope will contain paper slips about the 3 Branches of Government and their power. Partners will be given 2 minutes to match the correct powers to the correct branch. I will check to see if each group has correctly matched the powers. Expectations: I expect both partners to work together to match the powers. There will be small conversation talk between the partners. The classroom level of talking should be at “Ninja talk” Same seats!!!

16. Give me 3! The importance of the Checks and Balances: 1.Each branch has different powers given to them. However, each power carries the same weight in all the branches. Think of a seesaw being balanced out by two different kids with the same weight. 1.Not only does each branch have certain powers but they also have certain powers over the other branches. 2.This is done to keep all branches balanced and to prevent one branch from gaining all the power.

17. Checks and Balance Expectations: Both partners will read about a specific check & balance. They will discuss the reading and decide what the need to teach to the other partner groups. You will have 2 minutes for the reading section. When you are done reading wait to discuss the reading. Both partners will discuss and decide what the will need to speak about with the other groups. They will write down their notes and take that with them when they move.

18. Checks and Balances Movement: Partner A will move to the desk to the right of them. Taking with them their notes. It should only take 15 seconds to move to the next desk. Conversation: Partner A will get 1 minute to teach their topic to Partner B. When A is talking B will be taking notes. After 1 minute I will say TIME for B and B will then teach A the topic. A will take notes on B’s topic. Once the minute is up I will say switch and partner A will move to the next desk. This will start all over again. Partner APartner B

19. Checks and Balances Class discussion! I will pick 3 students who will discuss the checks and balances for the branches! Use this sentence stem to help in the discussion! The _____ Branch is created to …..

21. 11/3/14 Warm-up Get your notebook from the back of the room. Write and answer the following question. What or who do you think inspired the founding fathers to create the Constitution? I think______ inspired the founding fathers because…..

22. Give me 3! Inspiration to create the Constitution: 1.Magna Carta-was the first document imposed upon a King of England by a group of his subjects, the feudal barons, in an attempt to limit his powers by law and protect their rights 2.English Bill of Rights-limited the power of the English sovereign, and was written as an act of Parliament. How to convince the people to ratify: 1.Federalist papers- 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution

23. Magna Carta Expectations: Both partners will read about the Magna Carta. They will discuss the reading and decide how to answer the questions in their notebook. You will have 2 minutes for the reading section. When you are done reading wait to discuss the reading.

24. English Bill of Rights Expectations: Both partners will read about the English Bill of Rights. They will discuss the reading and decide how to answer the questions in their notebook. You will have 2 minutes for the reading section. When you are done reading wait to discuss the reading.

25. Federalist Writings Expectations: Both partners will read about the Federalist papers. They will discuss the reading and decide how to answer the questions in their notebook. You will have 2 minutes for the reading section. When you are done reading wait to discuss the reading.

26. Anti-Federalist Writings Expectations: Both partners will read about the Anti-Federalist papers. They will discuss the reading and decide how to answer the questions in their notebook. You will have 2 minutes for the reading section. When you are done reading wait to discuss the reading.