Students describe the people and events associated with the development of the U.S. Constitution ...

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Ana Reatiga

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Students describe the people and events associated with the development of the U.S. Constitution and analyze the Constitution’s significance as the foundation of the American republic. by Ana Reatiga Mind Map: Students describe the people and events associated with the development of the U.S. Constitution and analyze the Constitution’s significance as the foundation of the American republic.

Mind Map: Students describe the people and events associated with the development of the U.S. Constitution and analyze the Constitution’s significance as the foundation of the American republic.

1. students will Understand how the Constitution limits government power over the people

1.1. Students will complete the checks and balances game provided on the following link http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/government/checks_and_balances.htm

2. Students will Understand how the constitution protects our rights

2.1. Students will recreate the Bill of Rights but modify the rights to the rights they believe they have as students. EX: The right to freedom of expression in their classroom. Use the link provided to help you learn your 10 amendments

2.1.1. http://www.historyforkids.net/bill-of-rights.html

3. Students will compare the powers granted to citizens versus the powers granted to Congress, the president, and the supreme court

3.1. Students will fill in a chart that depicts the different rights of citizens, congress, the president, and the supreme court. Basically, explain what each branch has the power to do.

4. Students will recite the preamble in their groups

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