1. Warm-Up 5 mins POGS –Video Brainpop TODAY’s Activity: 1.Review Constitution STAAR questions Matching Constitution Story DLG: Identify the eras of American History- 1607-1877 Learning target: I can identify the principles of government and how they support the Constitution Mon May 2, 2016 HomeworkDue DateComments Wampum Test STAAR History May 5 May 12 FLASHCARDS due Thursday

2. How is the government like a tricycle?

3. . Use the following terms to label the parts of the tricycle. Think about how the different parts of a tricycle make it function; for example, the pedals provide the power, the handlebars steer, etc. Then decide which parts of the government or guiding principles (the terms below) do the same job in the government. Your label should name the part of the tricycle and the part of the government, such as “The handlebars are like the Constitution”. Parts of government: Constitutionthe PeopleSupreme Court PresidentState GovernmentsBill of Rights CongressChecks and BalancesSeparation of Powers Parts of a tricycle: *you can add parts to the drawing if you like seathandlebarsbig wheelframeback wheelspedals platformfork

4. Constitution Fiction Story Anti-federalists Bill of Rights Philadelphia Convention James Madison Great Compromise New Jersey Plan Virginia Plan 3/5 Compromise Federalists Ratification Your story should include: Title Use the selected terms from the list below, please underline the terms in the story Story Starter – In a far, far land of Philadelphia in the year of 1787…. Story Ender – The moral of the story is _____________________ (why is the Constitution important to Americans today)

5. 1.______ 2.______ 3.______ 4._______ _________ _____ 5._______ 6._______ 7._______ 8.Growth from ______ to________ 9._______ _______; ______________’ 10.____________ War 11.___________ date _____ 12.___________ date_____ 13.Growth with __________ date _____ 14.War of 15.Growth- 16.Growth_ 17.Growth- 18.__________ 19.War____________ 20.Date___________ 21.________ 22.__________ 23.War _______ date _______ 24._______ 25.__________ Wampum Bracelet Quiz 27 total

6. Warm-Up 15 mins: 1. Practice bracelet- with a neighbor Bracelet Quiz – get a sheet of paper Activity: 1.Standard – Questions on GovernmentStandard – Questions on Government DLG: ALGEBRA EOC-Non testers- Government Learning target: I can correctly answer government STAAR questions with 85% accuracy. Tues May 3,2016 HomeworkDue DateComments Wampum Bracelet Quiz Wampum test May 4 th May 6th STAAR booklet dueMay 9Bring bracelet and review everyday- Turn in Bracelets on Friday 17th Vocabulary cardsMay 5thTest on May 6th

7. Warm-Up 15 mins- 1.Bracelet Quiz Activities: 1. President song with accomplishments 3https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-lIN50qcNohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-lIN50qcNo 4. STAAR Questions Review - Government 5. Work on Flash cards – due Friday ( change in due date ) or STAAR packet – due next Monday DLG: Review for STAAR – Chronological order of events Learning target: I can identify the characteristics of the early presidents. Wed May 4, 2016 HomeworkDue DateComments Wampum Bracelet testMay 5Turn in Bracelets after your test Vocab cardsMay 6Vocab test – May 6

8. Warm-Up (10 mins) 1. Wampum Test TODAY’s Activity 1. Review – STAAR – book on Government 2.questions and matching DLG: Review for STAAR learning target: I can review objectives using different activities. Thurs May 5 th,2016 HomeworkDue DateComments Vocab testMay 6 STAAR TestMay 12

9. Warm-Up (15 mins) Directions TODAY’s Activity 1.–Concept, STAAR questions and matching 2.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEgvFjmL3VM BILL of Rights gamehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEgvFjmL3VM 3.https://quizlet.com/18585217/8th-grade-history-staar-vocabulary-flash-cards 4.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuOAZcPgI-g DLG: Review for STAAR – Learning target: I can show mastery of the events in History from Exploration to Reconstruction Friday, May 69, 2016 HomeworkDue DateComments STAAR HistoryMay 12 STAAR ScienceMay 11 STAAR Packet due Today5/9

10. Warm-Up (15 mins) Vocab Test TODAY’s Activity 1.STAAR Centers 2.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuOAZcPgI-g DLG: Review for STAAR – Learning target: I can show mastery of the events in History from Exploration to Reconstruction Monday and Tuesday Fri, May 9-10 th, 2016 HomeworkDue DateComments STAAR HistoryMay 12 STAAR ScienceMay 11 STAAR Packet due on Monday5/9

11. Warm-Up (15 mins) Vocab Test TODAY’s Activity STAAR Science and History test DLG: Review for STAAR – Learning target: I can show mastery of the events in History from Exploration to Reconstruction Wednesday and Thursday, May 11-12 h, 2016 HomeworkDue DateComments STAAR HistoryMay 12 STAAR ScienceMay 11 STAAR Packet due on Monday5/9

12. Warm-Up (15 mins) Housekeeping TODAY’s Activity HISTORICAL Movie Dodge ball game if you have a ticket DLG: Review for STAAR – Learning target: I can show mastery of the events in History from Exploration to Reconstruction Friday, May 113, 2016 HomeworkDue DateComments STAAR HistoryMay 12 STAAR ScienceMay 11 STAAR Packet due on Monday5/9

13. Which excerpt from the Constitution expresses the principle of federalism? A “All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States....” B “The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate....” C “The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour....” D “The powers not delegated to the United States... are reserved to the States respectively....”

14. A large percentage of the immigrants who came to the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries settled in large cities because A most of them had lived in cities in their homelands. B there were fewer and fewer farms in the United States. C the growing industries were usually located in cities. D the government encouraged immigrants to settle in big cities. What led the newspapers to speak of “Bleeding Kansas” in 1856? A fighting between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces B attacks on job-seeking Irish immigrants C conflict between cattle ranchers and farmers D reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Dred Scott The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution of the United States were intended to solve problems relating to A government organization. B civil rights. C checks and balances. D rapid economic change.

15. TODAY’s Act 1.STAAR Prac Questions The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments, which, in either Case, shall be valid to all Intents and Purposes, as Part of this Constitution, when ratified by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several States, or by Conventions in three fourths thereof.... —Article V of the U.S. Constitution Article V, excerpted above, is included in the U.S. Constitution to allow for the — A adaptation of laws to reflect changes in society B revision of laws by the executive branch C resolution of conflicts through the judicial system D validation of elections by a national authority How did the disruption in Atlantic shipping prior to and during the War of 1812 significantly affect the U.S. economy? A Imports of raw materials increased in the Northeast. B Americans emigrated to Europe to find manufacturing jobs. C Cotton sales from southern states to Europe increased. D American industries expanded to provide replacements for foreign goods.