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1 Topic/ Pacing Q 2 American Revolution 15 days NM Standards 8.3-C.1. describe political philosophies and concepts of government that became the foundation for the American revolution and the United States government, to include: a. ideas of the nature of government and rights of the individuals expressed in the declaration of independence with its roots in English philosophers (e.g., John Locke); b. concept of limited government and the rule of law established in the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights; c. social covenant established in the Mayflower compact; 8.1-C.3. describe and explain the impact of the American revolution on France and the French revolution. Academic Vocabulary mercenary recruit transfer previous desert inflation, Instructional Activities/Strategies Common Core Standards 1. Create a foldable describing John Locke s philosophy on government, Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, and the Mayflower Compact. CCS RH Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. RH 6-8.5Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally). WHST and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. Suggested Resources The American Journey Chapter 6 Learning Outcomes/Assessment Grade 8 Social Studies, Quarter 2: 1

2 Q 2 American Revolution 15 days 8.3-C.1. describe political philosophies and concepts of government that became the foundation for the American revolution and the United States government, to include: a. ideas of the nature of government and rights of the individuals expressed in the declaration of independence with its roots in English philosophers (e.g., John Locke); b. concept of limited government and the rule of law established in the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights; c. social covenant established in the Mayflower compact; 8.1-C.3. describe and explain the impact of the American revolution on France and the French revolution. aid, issue, blockade, privateer, guerrilla warfare, impact, sustain, ratify, ambush, strategy, pursue, 2. Collaborative group project to describe and teach their peers the impact the American Revolution had on France and the French Revolution. CCS RH Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources. RH Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. RH Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts. Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text. WHST Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. education.com Book My Brother Sam WHST 6-8.7Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. Grade 8 Social Studies, Quarter 2: 2

3 Q 2 The Constitution 30 days 8.1-B.2. describe the aspirations, ideals and events that served as the foundation for the creation of a new national government, to include: b. major debates of the constitutional convention and their resolution (e.g., the federalist papers), contributions and roles of major individuals in the writing and ratification of the constitution (e.g., George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, John Jay); c. struggles over ratification of the constitution and the creation of the bill of rights; 8.3-A.1. explain the structure and functions of the national government as expressed in the United States constitution, and explain the powers granted to the three branches of government and those reserved to the people, states and tribes, to include: a. the federal system (dividing sovereignty between the states and the federal government and their supporting bureaucracies); b. the sovereignty of Native American tribes in relation to state and federal governments (and government to government relationships); bill of rights, amendments to constitution; c. the primacy of individual liberty; d. constitution designed to secure our liberty by both empowering and limiting central government; constitution, bicameral, republic, abandon, petition, ordinance, depreciate, clause, depression, manumission, convention, proportional, compromise, amend, federalism, judicial branch, legislative branch, executive branch, checks and balances, amendment, Electoral college, tradition, reside, preamble, amend, involve, diminish WHST Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. WHST Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research. 1. Create baseball cards of the different founding fathers. The card should include basic information, their role during the constitutional convention, their signature, etc. CCS WHST 6-8.4, Use graphic organizer to show the major debates of the constitutional conventions and their resolution, including the ratification process. CCS RH Scavenger hunt to gather information about the processes of the three branches of government, qualification for different jobs of each branch, and how they check and balance each other. CCS RH 6-8.3,5 The American Journey Chapter 7 & Civics Handbook education.com icivics.org om oninteractive anhistory.org Grade 8 Social Studies, Quarter 2: 3

4 Q 2 The Constitution (cont.) 30 days 8.3-C.2. explain the concept and practice of separation of powers among the U.S. congress, the president and the supreme court; and 8.3-C.3. understand the fundamental principles of American constitutional democracy, including how the government derives its power from the people. 8.3-A.2. identify and describe a citizen's fundamental constitutional rights, to include: a. freedom of religion, expression, assembly and press; b. right to a fair trial; c. equal protection and due process; 8.3-B.2. explain the importance of point of view and its relationship to freedom of speech and press. 8.3-C.1 d. characteristics of representative governments; e. anti-federalist and federalist arguments towards the new constitution, including those expressed in the federalist papers; f. concepts of federalism, democracy, bicameralism, separation of powers, and checks and balances; 8..3-D.1. explain basic law-making processes and how the design of the United States constitution provides numerous opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process and to monitor and influence government (e.g., elections, political parties, interest groups); 8.3-B.1. explain how the development 4. Mini-Book Bill of Rights Rewrite in their own words each of the ten rights including a visual and how it connects to us today. Debate the importance of each right. CCS RH 6-8.1,2,4 WHST 6-8.4,7,9 5. Compare and Contrast the anti-federalist and federalist arguments towards the new constitution. CCS RH 6-8.1,4 WHST 6-8.4, Create a poster explaining the different steps in how a bill becomes law. CCS RH 6-8.3,5 7. Analyze songs (ex. Battle Hymn of the Republic), flag (symbols, colors), beliefs, ect. CCS RH 6-8.1,2,4,6 Grade 8 Social Studies, Quarter 2: 4

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