SS10.5.9

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 5

SS10.5.9
Explain how inadequacies of the Articles of Confederation led to the creation and eventual ratification of the Constitution of the United States.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

Inadequacies of the Articles of Confederation and the impact these had on the creation of the Constitution of the United States.
The duties and powers of the three branches of government.
The supporters and oppositions of the constitution.
The main principles of the bill of rights.
The impact of George Washington as president in a republic.

Skills

Students are able to:

Analyze and describe the impact of government documents.
Describe and provide examples of major ideas, concepts, and limitations of the Constitution including the duties and powers of the three branches of government.
Compare and contrast the positions of various groups involved in historic events, such as the writing of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Analyze primary source documents.

Understanding

Students understand that:

The Articles of Confederation and influential groups and individuals played a role in the development of the United States Constitution.

Vocabulary

inadequacies
Article of Confederation
ratification
limitations
factions
Federalist
Anti-Federalist
republic
powers
principles

Aligned Learning Resources

Branches of Power

Race to Ratify

Sortify: U.S. Citizenship

Electoral College/Civics 101

Separation of Powers/Civics 101

First Amendment/Civics 101

Second Amendment/Civics 101

How a Bill Becomes a Law/Civics 101

What Is the Census/Civics 101

The Pomp and Circumstance of Presidential Inaugurations/Politics on Point

We the People

Ms. Information Games - The Constitution

Not Boring Jeopardy - Founding Fathers Edition

Three Branches Rap - Smart Songs

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier: Student Journalists Sue Their School

Design by Adaptive Theme