1. The Constitution
Fall 2016

2. Warm Up 1 Please respond in 5 sentences, one paragraph.
Prompt: Do you agree or disagree?
“You can't be brave if you've only had wonderful things
happen to you.”
--Mary Tyler Moore

3. Hamilton Rap Annotation

4. Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist Analysis

5. Instagram Post 1. State your position 2
Instagram Post 1. State your position 2. 3 Reasons to Support your Position 3. Use at least one source
mrssandoval
Ratify the Constitution! #ratify
#blessedyoungcountry
We need it because:
The Articles of Confederation were weak
Alexander Hamilton wrote 50+ Essays (Rap)
We need more than a “league of friendship”

6. Warm Up #2 Do you agree/disagree? How does it make you feel?
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
-Maya Angelou

7. Learning Objective
Given a short lecture and a video on the Preamble, students will be able to dissect and evaluate the six major principles of the Constitution by creating posters with one sentence summaries and visual representations.
Standard:
12.1.5
Describe the systems of separated and shared powers, the role of organized interests(Federalist Paper Number 10), checks and balances (Federalist Paper Number 51), the importance of an independent judiciary (Federalist Paper Number 78), enumerated powers, rule of law, federalism, and civilian control of the military

8. The Constitution -written in 1787 and took effect in 1789
-it’s the nation’s fundamental law
- “the supreme Law of the Land”: the highest form of law in the United States

9. Organization of the Constitution
1. The Preamble Introduction
2. Articles Sections that Follow
First 3 Articles 3 Branches of the National Government: Congress, the presidency, and the federal court system
Article IV The place of the States in the American Union and their relationship with the National Government and one another
Article V How formal amendments may be added to the document
Article VI Explains how the Constitution is the nation’s supreme law
Article VII Provided for the ratification of the Constitution
3. 27 Amendments Later adopted
-Bill of Rights, others

10. The Preamble: The Introduction
On your note sheet, write down all the key terms that you hear. What stands out to you.
Justice
Perfect Union
Domestic Tranquility
We the People

11. Groups of 2-3
1. Establish justice: The reasons why there was Revolution against England were still important to the American citizens, so they wanted to make sure that they would have justice under the Constitution.
2. Insure domestic tranquility: One of the main reasons why the Constitutional Convention was held was because of Shays’ Rebellion. This was an uprising of farmers in Massachusetts against the state for having to repay war debts. Citizens were worried with the keeping peace within the country’s borders.
3. Provide for the common defense: There was still a change of being attacked by other countries. No individual state had the power to defend itself against attacks. Because of this, the Framers knew that it was important for the states to defend the nation together.
4. Promote the general welfare: This phrase meant that the well-being of the citizens would be taken care of as well as possible by the Federal government.
5. Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity: The point of this phrase in the Preamble, and the constitution as a whole was to help protect the country’s hard- earned rights for liberty, unjust laws, and freedom from a tyrannical government.
6. Ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America: This last phrase of the Preamble is a powerful statement saying that the people made this document, and the people give the country its power.

12. Poster Guidelines The Preamble Establish Justice
At least one sentence
At least 10 images
Roles:
Materials Manager
(Youngest)
2. Facilitator
(Lives the farthest)
3. Secretary
(Did not eat breakfast today)
All People Must Speak when Presenting!
The Preamble
Establish Justice
To “establish justice” means to …….

13. Warm Up 3
Do you believe that success/abilities come from hard work, perseverance, and improvement or from natural born talent?

14. Growth Mindset Theory
-Your brain is a muscle, the more you exercise it through:
-practice
-studying
-effort
-perseverance
-discipline
The more your brain grows and you improve!

15. Re-wiring your brain!
“With practice, neural networks grow new connections, strengthen existing ones, and build insulation that speeds transmission of impulses. These neuroscientific discoveries have shown us that we can increase our neural growth by the actions we take, such as using good strategies, asking questions, practicing, and following good nutrition and sleep habits.” -

17. “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”
Warm Up 4
Do you agree or disagree with the following quote? Please write 5 sentences.
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”
~ Albert Einstein

18. Poster Review and Finishing Touches
5 Minutes

19. The Constitution -written in 1787 and took effect in 1789
-it’s the nation’s fundamental law
- “the supreme Law of the Land”: the highest form of law in the United States

20. Groups of 2-3
1. Establish justice: The reasons why there was Revolution against England were still important to the American citizens, so they wanted to make sure that they would have justice under the Constitution.
2. Insure domestic tranquility: One of the main reasons why the Constitutional Convention was held was because of Shays’ Rebellion. This was an uprising of farmers in Massachusetts against the state for having to repay war debts. Citizens were worried with the keeping peace within the country’s borders.
3. Provide for the common defense: There was still a change of being attacked by other countries. No individual state had the power to defend itself against attacks. Because of this, the Framers knew that it was important for the states to defend the nation together.
4. Promote the general welfare: This phrase meant that the well-being of the citizens would be taken care of as well as possible by the Federal government.
5. Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity: The point of this phrase in the Preamble, and the constitution as a whole was to help protect the country’s hard- earned rights for liberty, unjust laws, and freedom from a tyrannical government.
6. Ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America: This last phrase of the Preamble is a powerful statement saying that the people made this document, and the people give the country its power.

21. Organization of the Constitution
1. The Preamble Introduction
2. Articles Sections that Follow
First 3 Articles 3 Branches of the National Government: Congress, the presidency, and the federal court system
Article IV The place of the States in the American Union and their relationship with the National Government and one another
Article V How formal amendments may be added to the document
Article VI Explains how the Constitution is the nation’s supreme law
Article VII Provided for the ratification of the Constitution
3. 27 Amendments Later adopted
-Bill of Rights, others

22. Presentations Every Group Member MUST Present/Speak.
1. Introduce yourself
2. Explain your section title.
3. Explain your section meaning.
4. Pick 5 images and describe why you chose them.
* If you’re sitting, you must be taking down notes in your graphic organizer.

23. Warm Up 5
Write down five facts from the video that really surprised you.
Keep in mind, why they surprised you.
Did you know? 2016

24. Presentations

25. Vocabulary Time
1. Preamble
2. Articles
3. Constitutionalism
4. Rule of Law
5. Separation of Powers
6. Checks and Balances
7. Veto
8. Judicial Review
9. Unconstitutional
10. Federalism
Define your two words and draw an image/symbol to represent your word.
Be ready to come up and share your info.
Word
Definition
Image