10/15-16 Monday-Tuesday

Guiding Question: 

What were the strengths & weaknesses of the United States first form of government? 

Objectives:

Collaborative: Students will understand the Articles of Confederation by reading, answering questions, and writing a HiCCEAS with at least 80% accuracy.

Independent: Students will understand Shays Rebellion by reading and answering questions with at least 80% accuracy.

Standards:

8.2.2 Analyze the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution and the success of each in implementing the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.

RH.6-8.2 - Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary sourceW.8.1 - Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

Do Now (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes: 

What do you think governments should be able to do? What do you think governments should NOT be able to do?

Whole Group (Voice Level 0) 10 minutes: 

Unit 3 Intro

Independent (Voice Level 0) 45 minutes: 

Task 1: Shays Rebellion Assignment in Google Classroom

Task 2: Watch this video about Shays Rebellion 

Early Finisher?: 

- Play this game to learn more about the three branches of government 

- Work on homework for another class

- Read a NewsELA, CNN, or Achieve article 

- Practice your typing 

- Read a book

Collaborative (Voice Level .5) 45 minutes:

1. Articles of Confederation Packet 
2. Articles of Confederation HiCCEAS 

Exit Ticket (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes: 

On board

Homework: 

Articles of Confederation HiCCEAS due Wednesday/Thursday.