September: A Review of Our Founding Documents
This month, instead of movies, books and projects, we will review our founding documents following the steps below. 100 points are available.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
(25 points)
To prepare for the Declaration of Independence Test:
Watch Introduction to the Declaration of Independence Video
Read Declaration of Independence Simplified
Watch Declaration of Independence: 9 Key Concepts Video
Take the Declaration of Independence Test as may times as you need to for practice.
then take the test at school, under supervision. Take a screen shot of your score and email it
to your teacher.
(20 points)
Complete Declaration of Independence Worksheet
Have your parent correct the worksheet using the teacher resources page.
(5 points)
Write a paragraph on what happened to the signers (read) of the Declaration
or (watch here)
U.S. CONSTITUTION
(25 points)
To prepare for the Constitution Test:
Read this Infographic to get an overview of the Constitution
Read The Constitution Simplified
Review the Guide to the Constitution
Watch Understanding U.S. Constitution - 5 Key Concepts Everyone Should Know: Part 1
Watch Understanding U.S. Constitution - 5 Key Concepts Everyone Should Know: Part 2
Watch The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism: Crash Course US History #8
Study for the Constitution Test:
Study Guide for the US Citizenship and Naturalization test
Take the test at school:
US Citizenship and Naturalization practice test
Have your mentor teacher grade your test, using the teacher resource page.
(20 points)
Complete the Constitution Worksheet |
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(5 points)
Watch Constitutional Principles: The Rule of Law then write a paragraph explaining this concept and why it is important.
(15 points)
Extra Credit: Watch and discuss at least 3 episodes of the John Adams Mini Series and have your parent confirm it. This is only available to students who have completed all of the assignments above.
(5 points)
Watch Constitutional Principles: The Rule of Law then write a paragraph explaining this concept and why it is important.
(15 points)
Extra Credit: Watch and discuss at least 3 episodes of the John Adams Mini Series and have your parent confirm it. This is only available to students who have completed all of the assignments above.