November-December
Unit 1: (Title)
US Constitution and Article of Confederation
Number of weeks: _5 days (Thursdays)_____
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Concepts:
a. Read and recall important information in Articles of Confederation.
b. Identify the state powers, national powers, and the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
c. Discuss important events that occurred while America used the Articles of Confederation.
d. Learn who was involved in the Constitutional Convention and what important decisions and
compromises were made.
e. Identify and explain the aspects of the seven articles and 27 amendments found in the US
Constitution.
f. Recognize the three branches of government and their roles.
g. Outline the Six Big Ideas in the Constitution.
Student Learning Objectives
a. History Continuity and Change American History 9-12 Theme 1 Explain connections between
historical context and peoples’ perspectives at the time in United States history.
Students will discuss issues that arose during the period of US History when the Articles of
Confederation were in place.
b. History Continuity and Change American History 6-8 Theme 3 Explain the major debates that
occurred during the adoption of the Constitution and their ultimate resolution.
Students will identify and explain the aspects of the seven articles and 27 amendments found in
the US Constitution.
c. History Continuity and Change American History 9-12 Theme 3 Evaluate the responses of United
States’ leaders to the challenges of the period.
Students will be able to explain Federalists and Anti-Federalists viewpoints on the US
Constitution.
Student Outcomes (I can statements)
Student can…
The student can identify and explain aspects of the Constitution.
The student can recall the purpose of the articles in the Articles of Confederation.
The student can outline the six big ideas in the Constitution.
The student can explain in detail why the Founding Fathers decided the Articles of Confederation
needed to be replaced with the US Constitution.