Students will explain the fundamental principles of American government, as expressed in the Constitution and other essential documents of American federalism. Standard Number Content Standard Content Strand GC.01 Examine the
Bellwork – Your First Grade… On the index card I need three things Your Name that you go by. After classes are leveled I will update my rosters to put
Graphic Organizer for this lesson: GC.07 Describe the structure of the Constitution and the process to amend it. P What am I learning today? Our US Constitution’s structure and the
GC.08 Analyze how the Bill of Rights limits the powers of the government and ensures individual rights. (T.C.A. § 49-6-1028) C, P, TCA What am I learning today? The First
GC.09 Define the concepts of democracy and republic, and examine the relationship between the two. What am I learning today? The definitions of democracy and republic and how they are
The Legislative Branch Overview: Students will analyze the functions of the legislative branch of the federal government. GC.10 Analyze Article I and the 17th Amendment of the Constitution as they
Our Standard Today GC.11 Describe the census and its role in redistricting and reapportionment, including the role of Baker v. Carr. P, T What am I learning today? The US
Your Graphic Organizer for this lesson: GC.02 Examine the Declaration of Independence and American grievances against British rule. H, P What am I learning today? The history and contents of
Graphic Organizer for this lesson: GC.03 Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. H, P What am I learning today? Our nation’s First Constitution, and why it
