U.S. Government Bundle | Constitution | 7 Complete Interactive Activities

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What is Government? Infographic Activity

Perfect "Hook" Infographic (Warm-up) Activity to a lecture or lesson on the definition of Government and the State. Students analyze the infographic in order to answer questions on the definition of government, the state and the theories on how state's were created.

The Preamble: What are the 6 purposes of Government Student Activity

In this 5 page packet you have everything you need to complete an activity about The Preamble: the 6 Purposes of Government, using the Concept Attainment Strategy. The idea behind this strategy, is that you discuss a topic students are familiar with in order to introduce a new topic. When students make the connection between the two, they understand the new concept on a deeper level. Very engaging lesson! All handouts, materials, and TEACHER DIRECTIONS/KEY are included.

Ratification of the U.S. Constitution: Federalist V. Anti-Federalist Activity

In this U.S. Government/U.S. History activity your students will:

1) Complete short background notes on a graphic organizer about the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. (Full Color Power-point provided)

2) work in groups (or independently) to examine 7 excerpts from the arguments written by the Federalists and Anti-Federalists for and against ratification.

3) Share out the major arguments for and against ratification and record it on their graphic organizer.

All handouts, power-point slides included. Teacher Directions included.

6 Basic Principles of the Constitution ~Student Activity~

This 2 page graphic organizer/worksheet is a great short activity to introduce or review the 6 Basic Principles of the Constitution (Limited Government, Checks and Balances, Popular Sovereignty, Judicial Review, Separation of Power, and Federalism). Students will scan the QR code (or use the internet) to watch a short public access video describing the 6 principles and record a definition and example (OR they can use their class textbook if they don’t have internet access). They will then apply their understanding of the principles in a color coded matching activity! FUN!

TEACHER ANSWER KEY INCLUDED

The Constitutional Convention ~ A Student Web-quest~

Students will have fun completing this preview/review about the Constitutional Convention using the QR codes provided. (Students who do not have the free QR code reader app on their smartphone can still complete the assignment either using the websites provided or the class textbook). The QR codes/websites provided send students to short articles or video links where they learn about the Constitutional Convention and then use what they learn to complete the graphic organizer. Fun Activity!

U.S. Government: The Origins of American Government Student Activity

In this 21 page packet your students will have everything they need to complete an activity that addresses the following question: “How did British documents, Enlightenment philosophers, democratic precedents, grievances against their monarch and a failed confederation grow the tree of Representative Democracy in America and mold the U.S. Constitution?” In other words, why didn’t the people in the United States choose a monarchy for their new country? In this activity, your students will:

Work in small groups or individually (teacher choice) to examine 13 primary source excerpts that address the essential question. This lesson contains all handouts, slides and Step-by Step Teacher Directions. Caution- this lesson will cause your students to use their critical thinking skills.

Role of the President A Gallery Walk Activity

In this Executive Branch activity your students will participate in a FUN Gallery Walk to examine the many jobs that the president of the U.S. performs while completing his/her job. What are the jobs or roles of a U.S. President?

The roles/ jobs of a president covered are: Commander in Chief, Chief Diplomat, Chief of State, Chief of Party, Chief Citizen, Chief Executive, Chief Legislator, and Chief Administrator.

A Gallery Walk is an activity in which your students will examine museum-like exhibits that you place around the classroom in order to complete their assignment. It is a fun way to present the information and it gets your class up and moving in an organized way- a fun break from lecture!

Specifically your students will:

1) Use their class textbook/internet to briefly identify the 8 major roles/job of a president.

2) Walk around the classroom to examine museum "exhibits" (pictures, article excerpts, quotes etc.) with a partner/small group. (all materials provided)

3) Discuss the provided "exhibit" discussion questions with their group and record a response on the graphic organizer provided.

4) Lastly students will use the information provided to identify which presidential role is being illustrated at each exhibit they visit.

5) Students will complete an Exit Card activity to apply what they have learned about the jobs of a president using a current event.

All Museum Exhibits and corresponding student sheets and guided questions are included in this product! **A GOOGLE and Traditional version is included!

***Includes a GOOGLE and Traditional version of each activity for your use!

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