G: Lesson on Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Aim: What are the principles of the founding documents (Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Federalist Papers)? 

Bell Ringer: Journal 3 – What do you know about the Declaration of Independence?  

Objectives: 
1. Students will explain how the Declaration of Independence reflected the political principles of popular sovereignty, social contract, natural rights, and individual rights. 

Agenda:
1. Bell Ringer (Journal 3) (10 min)
2. Review Journal 2 (Describe Federalism) (5 min)
3. Complete handout: "Principles of Government" (10 min)
4. Brainpop: Declaration of Independence (10 min)
5. Exit Ticket: Describe the principles of government that the Declaration of Independence reflects.

  HW: Review Journals 1-3