Do Now Go to the online classroom website and open Lesson 6: Discovery Education Constitution Video Write the Essential Question and Objective on paper. (No headphones at this time)

Copy the two terms above on paper. Essential Question: How did the power of the American government expand after the American Revolution? Objective To take bullet point notes on key facts surrounding America’s second plan of government, the Constitution. Copy the two terms above on paper.

Facts about the U.S. Constitution It was America’s second plan of government that explains how the government works. The Constitution was put into approved in 1788, 5 years after the American Revolution ended. The Bill of Rights are a part of the Constitution. The Constitution is a “living and breathing” document because it can be changed to reflect change in society. The Constitution may be changed or amended by the approval of the Supreme Court

Student Directions Go to www.discoveryeducation.com Username=Student I.D. Password=welcome or class702 Click the assigned video called, The Almost Painless Guide: U.S. Constitution.

Independent Work Select 5 different segments to watch Write down the names of each segment. Write 3-4 bullet point facts per segment Answer the key question after you take notes for each segment.

Lesson Assessment Answer the Essential Question on the bottom of the second page of your organizer in 1 paragraph. EQ: How did the government of America expand after the American Revolution? Use 2-3 facts from the video to support your answer. (Use the sentence starters on the next slide to help you)

Sentence Starters The American government changed dramatically after the _________ __________. First America had the Articles of __________ but they ________ because they were too weak. The Constitution was _________ that was created in ___________. The ways in which the power of the American government expanded or got more powerful after the American Revolution were ________, ___________and __________. The Constitution is still _________ today because………… (See slide with facts).