WS/FCS Unit Planning Organizer Subject(s) Social Studies Conceptual Lenses Grade/Course 8 th Grade Revolution Unit of Study Unit 3: Revolution & the New Nation Debate Unit Title From Adolescence to Independence Democracy Pacing 20 days Citizen Action Unit Overview This unit will focus on reasons for the Revolutionary War, the creation of a new independent nation and its government, and the role that citizen action, debate and compromise played in the process. Road to Revolution Britain s governmental decisions (motivations/reasons) Acts of Great Britain s Parliament Colonial citizen action Debate, Compromise & Negotiation Fight for Independence Fighting Begins Declaration of Independence Significant events of the Revolution Influence of leadership and citizen action Effects of conflict on the development of NC and the US New Nation Challenges Debate, compromise and negotiation gives birth to the Constitution 3 Branches and Balance of power Creation of political parties NC says no to ratification without Bill of Rights Founding documents & access to rights and freedoms Unit Enduring Understanding(s) When citizens feel their rights and freedoms have been violated, they are likely to revolt. Strong leaders and citizen support are necessary for successful revolutions. Effective democracy is based on cooperation, debate and compromise. Unit Essential Question(s) What is the typical outcome when the rights and freedoms of citizen are violated? Why are strong leadership and citizen support necessary for a successful revolution? Why are cooperation, debate and compromise so important in an effective democracy?
Essential State Standards Priority Objectives 8.H.2.1 Explain the impact of economic, political, social, and military conflicts on the development of North Carolina and the United States. Supporting Objectives 8.C.1.1 Explain how influences from Africa, Europe, and the Americas impacted North Carolina and the United States. 8.H.2.2 Summarize how leadership and citizen actions influenced the outcome of key conflicts in North Carolina and the United States. 8.H.2.3 Summarize the role of debate, compromise, and negotiation during significant periods in the history of North Carolina and the United States. 8.H.3.3 Explain how individuals and groups have influenced economic, political and social change in North Carolina and the United States. 8.C&G.1.1 Summarize democratic ideals expressed in local, state and national government. 8.C&G.1.2 Evaluate the degree to which democratic ideals are evident in historical documents from North Carolina and the United States. 8.C&G.1.3 Analyze differing viewpoints on the scope and power of state and national governments. 8.C&G.1.4 Analyze access to democratic rights and freedoms among various groups in North Carolina and the United States. 8.C&G.2.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of various approaches used to effect change in North Carolina and the United States.
8.C&G.2.2 Analyze issues pursued through active citizen campaigns for change. Unpacked Concepts (students need to know) 8.H.2.1 the impact of economic, political, social, and military conflicts 8.H.2.2 how leadership and citizen actions influenced the outcome of key conflicts 8.H.2.3 the role of debate, compromise, and negotiation during significant periods in the history. 8.H.3. how individuals and groups have influenced economic, political and social change 8.C&G.1.1 democratic ideals expressed in local, state and national government. 8.C&G.1.2 the degree to which democratic ideals are evident in historical documents from North Carolina and the United States. 8.C&G.1.3 differing viewpoints on the scope and power of state and national governments. 8.C&G.1.4 access to democratic rights and freedoms among various groups. Unpacked Skills (students need to be able to do) 8.H.2.1 Explain the impact of economic, political, social, and military conflicts 8.H.2.2 Summarize how leadership and citizen actions influenced the outcome of key conflicts 8.H.2.3 Summarize the role of debate, compromise, and negotiation during significant periods in the history 8.H.3.3 Explain how individuals and groups have influenced economic, political and social change 8.C&G.1.1 Summarize democratic ideals expressed in local, state and national government. 8.C&G.1.2 Evaluate the degree to which democratic ideals are evident in historical documents from North Carolina and the United States. 8.C&G.1.3 Analyze differing viewpoints on the scope and power of state and national governments. 8.C&G.1.4 Analyze access to democratic rights and freedoms among various groups. COGNITION (RBT Level) 8.H.2.1 Understand 8.H.2.2 Summarize 8.H.2.3 Summarize 8.H.3.3 Understand 8.C&G.1.1 Summarize 8.C&G.1.2 Evaluate 8.C&G.1.3 Analyze 8.C&G.1.4 Analyze
8.C&G.2.1 the effectiveness of various approaches used to effect change 8.C&G.2.2 issues pursued through active citizen action 8.C&G.2.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of various approaches used to effect change. 8.C&G.2.2 Analyze issues pursued through active citizen action 8.C&G.2.1 Evaluate 8.C&G.2.2 Analyze Essential Vocabulary Revolution Conflict Resolve Protest Debate Compromise Negotiation Boycott Treaty Amend/amendment Propaganda Enrichment Vocabulary Violate Promote Bicameral Legislation Consensus Executive Judicial Duty Arms Enrichment Factual Content Crispus Attucks Olive Branch Petition Give me liberty, or give me death! Patrick Henry Northwest Territory Mayflower Compact English Bill of Rights Federalist Papers Whiskey Rebellion XYZ Affair Marbury vs. Madison Alien and Sedition Acts Battle of Guilford Courthouse Nathaniel Greene Redcoats Friedrich von Steuben Paul Revere Hessians Samuel Adams
Unit Chunking & Enduring Understandings Suggested Lesson Essential Questions Potential Factual Content H G C & E C G Road to Revolution Citizen action can create significant change. Fight for Independence When citizens feel that their rights and How did Britain s distance and their economic situation following the French and Indian War influence how it governed the colonies? Why were the American colonists unhappy with the British Parliament and the King? How did citizen action promote change in the American colonies? How did the colonists debate, compromise and negotiate among themselves and with Britain prior to the Revolutionary War? How did the American Revolution begin? Governing from a distance Proclamation of 1763 Mercantilism War debt Prevent further conflicts with Native Americans Restrictions on westward settlement Taxation without representation Sugar Act Stamp Act Quartering Act Townshend Acts Intolerable Acts Albany Plan Sons of Liberty Boston Massacre Propaganda Boycott Boston & Edenton Tea parties Loyalists (Tory) Patriots East vs. West in NC Committee of Correspondence First Continental Congress Common Sense Mecklenburg Resolves Lexington & Concord Shot Heard 2.1 1.1 2.2 2.2 2.1 2.3 2.2 3.3
freedoms have been violated, they are likely to revolt. New Nation Debate, compromise and negotiation are necessary for creating a structure for government. What democratic ideas were used in the creation of the Declaration of Independence? What were the significant events of the American Revolution? How did leadership influence the outcome of the Revolutionary War? How did the Revolution affect the development of North Carolina and the United States? How did America meet the challenges of being an independent nation following the Revolution? Around the World Second Continental Congress National identity Unalienable rights Representative government Responsibilities of government Saratoga Battle of Guilford Courthouse Yorktown Treaty of Paris George Washington Ben Franklin & John Adams diplomatic mission to France Marquis de Lafayette Desire for democracy and representative government Demand for protection of individual rights (response to violations made by British government) Articles of Confederation & failures of Questions about newly acquired land How do we get out of debt & improve economy? Shay s Rebellion 1.1 3.3 2.1 2.2 21 2.3 How was debate, compromise and negotiation part of the development of the US Constitution? Constitutional Convention Federalists/Anti- Federalist Virginia Plan 2.3
Sub Concepts What are the three branches of government established by the US Constitution and how is power balanced among them? What issues caused NC to refuse to ratify the US Constitution in 1777? How did inability to reach consensus prompt the creation of political parties? Who had access to democratic rights and freedoms under the new government of the United States? How did George Washington establish the role and function of the presidency of the United States? James Madison Great Compromise 3/5 Compromise Constitution of US Legislative Executive Judicial Separation of powers Checks and balances Lack of protection for individual rights Bill of Rights Rhode Island Federalists Democratic- Republicans John Adams Alexander Hamilton Thomas Jefferson James Madison Strength of federal government Who should have political power? Foreign allegiances Slaves Women Land owners Native Americans Poor Farmers Business owners Cabinet 2 Term President Farewell Address Warnings against political parties & involvement in foreign affairs Whiskey Rebellion 1.1 1.3 2.3 1.3 1.1 2.2 1.3
HISTORY Change Leadership GEOGRAPHY Resources Boundaries CIVICS & GOVERNMENT Politics Freedom Taxation Compromise ECONOMICS Trade CULTURE Values & Beliefs Identity Language Objective EXAMPLES Key Vocabulary LO: SWBAT define and explain the terms: revolution, conflict, resolve, debate, compromise, and boycott. Language Functions LO: SWBAT explain how the colonists protested the British tax on tea. Language Skills LO: SWBAT read two passages about the Boston Massacre and identify the similarities and differences between the two. (Reading passages should be chosen/modified in accordance with the LEP students zone of proximal development). Grammar and Language LO: SWBAT use descriptive examples by comparing the British and Continental armies. Lesson Tasks LO: SWBAT read and summarize a passage about the Constitutional Convention and explain this summary to a group. Language Learning Strategy LO: SWBAT develop a cause/effect graphic organizer analyzing and identifying the causes and effects of the Revolutionary War. (The linguistic load will vary from LEP student to LEP student. Level 1-2 LEP students may need a word bank or other supplement to complete this activity using this strategy). Unit Resources available on Edmodo in the 8 th grade group folders AND on www.portaportal.com. Portaportal Username: wsfcs8 Password: wsfcs8