Lesson on Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Aim: How are the 7 Principles of government applied throughout the Constitution? 

Bell Ringer: Discuss yesterday’s exit ticket.  

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, democracy, and federalism.  

Agenda: 

1. 1. Bell Ringer (10 min) 

2. 2. Review the Principles of the Constitution worksheet (10 min) (using the first worksheet) 

3. 3. Complete the table on the 7 Principles of the Constitution (3 min) 

4. 4. Principles of the Constitution video (5 min) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9CXreKdnYI  

5. 5. “Applying the Principles of the Constitution” worksheet.  

Home Learning: Complete the “origins” section of the Principles table for HW