1. Evolution of the American Democratic System
1.1. Objectives
1.1.1. SWBAT describe how historical events influenced political decisions.
1.1.2. SWBAT provide examples of a monarchy.
1.1.3. SWBAT analyze the evolution of the American Democratic system.
1.2. Activities
1.2.1. Timeline
1.2.2. Class Simulation of a Monarchy
1.2.2.1. New Classroom Rules Given to Students
1.3. Materials
1.3.1. Chart Paper
1.3.2. Markers
1.3.3. Graphic Organizer (Timeline)
1.4. Duration
1.4.1. Three 40min Lessons
2. Documents that Shape America's Political Organization
2.1. Objectives
2.1.1. SWBAT explain that the Declaration of Independence was written to declare the freedom of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain.
2.1.2. SWBAT analyze historical documents (such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights) to infer what “American principles” were valued.
2.2. Activities
2.2.1. Venn Diagram of Documents and Values Expressed in Them
2.2.2. Creation of a New Classroom Constitution
2.3. Materials
2.3.1. Chart Paper
2.3.2. Venn Diagram Worksheets
2.3.3. Markers
2.3.4. Copies of Historical Documents
2.4. Duration
2.4.1. Four 40min Lessons
3. Ideas Expressed in the Major Historical Documents
3.1. Objectives
3.1.1. SWBAT analyze three major historical documents
3.1.2. SWBAT understand the concepts within historical documents
3.1.3. SWBAT Compare and Contrast a Monarchy from a Democracy
3.2. Activities
3.2.1. Analyze Classroom Rules (Both Sets)
3.2.2. Concepts Within Historical Documents.
3.2.3. Compare and Contrast Rules with Historical Documents.
3.3. Materials
3.3.1. Copy of Classroom Rules (Before & After)
3.3.2. Highlighter
3.3.3. Paper
3.3.4. Pencil
3.3.5. Copies of Major Historical Documents
3.3.6. Paper
3.4. Duration
3.4.1. Three 40min Lessons