G: Lesson on Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Aim: What are the seven principles of the Constitution?  

Bell Ringer: Journal 6 – Choose one of the principles of the U.S. Constitution and explain how this relates to you.  

Objectives: 

1. Students will evaluate how the Constitution and its amendments reflect the political principles of rule of law, checks and balances, separation of powers, republicanism, and federalism. 

Agenda: 

1. Bell Ringer (10 min) 

2. Review HW (origins section of the Principles table) (10 min) 

3. 7 Principles of the Constitution QQT (demonstration) (5 min) 

4. 7 Principles of the Constitution QQT (10 min) 

5. Begin reading the student copy of the Constitution  

Home Learning: Answer Constitution Questions