1. 1. The Question If you could rewrite ONE of the Articles of Confederation, which one would you change and why? How would this change affect our country today? 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next These materials are © 2012 Yolanda Delaney & Debbie Boyer, Canyon ISD, all rights reserved. http://www.earlyamerica.com/earlyamerica/milestones/articles/cover.html

2. 2. Information Sources Because of the colonists experience under a tyrannical government, the newly-established states were apprehensive toward giving any new government too much power. The Articles of Confederation were ratified while the American Revolution was in progress and became the first form of government for the new republic. Use the following resources to examine the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Articles of Confederation PDF Articles of Confederation PPT Primary source documents discussing revisions to the Articles of ConfederationPrimary source documents discussing revisions to the Articles of Confederation. John Jay letter proposing changes to Articles of Confederation 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next These materials are © 2012 Yolanda Delaney & Debbie Boyer, Canyon ISD, all rights reserved. URL source for graphic

3. 3. The Student Activity Choose one of the Articles of Confederation you would like to change. Using the resources on the previous slide, gather the information needed to complete the graphic organizer. Analyze the Article’s weaknesses. How would this change affect our country today? 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next These materials are © 2012 Yolanda Delaney & Debbie Boyer, Canyon ISD, all rights reserved.

4. 4. The Assessment Activity Create a digital media presentation to convince government leaders your change to the Articles of Confederation is most important. Choose ONE of the following products to create. 1. Create a Sock Puppet Show that justifies to government leaders your change to the article. Use the free Sock Puppet iPad/iPhone app to assemble your show. 2. Film your justification to government leaders of a change to the article using an iPad/iPhone video recorder. 3. Design an Animoto video that communicates to government leaders your justification of a change to the article. Animoto is a Website or a free iPhone/iPad app. Convince government leaders your change is essential. Use this rubric to help determine how to create and design your product. Rubric for Evaluation 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next These materials are © 2012 Yolanda Delaney & Debbie Boyer, Canyon ISD, all rights reserved.

5. 5. Enrichment Activities The following are excellent activities to discover, watch, and try: Draw a Comic Strip: Create a comic strip representing your change to the Articles of Confederation. Use paper, pencil, color pencils, or more. Play the Jeopardy Game: Articles of Constitution Watch the Video: Articles of Confederation: Before the Constitution Watch the Video: Weaknesses of the Article of Confederation 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next These materials are © 2012 Yolanda Delaney & Debbie Boyer, Canyon ISD, all rights reserved. URL source for graphic

6. 6. Teacher Support Materials 8.4C Explain the issues surrounding important events of the American Revolution, including declaring independence writing the Articles of Confederation fighting the battles of Lexington, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown enduring the winter at Valley Forge signing the Treaty of Paris of 1783. Readiness Standard 8.15B Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Supporting Standard Teachers may choose to assign the lesson to individuals or in groups. 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 These materials are © 2012 Yolanda Delaney & Debbie Boyer, Canyon ISD, all rights reserved. URL Source for Graphic