Lesson on Wednesday, August 22, 2018

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:  

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2. 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. 1. Bell Ringer (Journal 3) (10 min) 

2. 2. Review Journal 2 (Describe Federalism) (5 min) 

3. 3. Complete handout: "Principles of Government" (10 min) 

4. 4. Brainpop: Declaration of Independence (10 min) 

5. 5. Exit Ticket: Describe the principles of government that the Declaration of Independence reflects.  

HW: Review Journals 1-3