Contributor’s Name: Jen Foxx-Smith
This cycle of study is curriculum that covers the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. There are a lot of activities that have been tested in the classroom and found to be very useful, hands on, and fun for students to learn. Which is great to see, when dealing with subject matter that is often dry and difficult to understand. Activities in this would be great for any grade level that the Constitution is taught.
Theme:
Geared Towards eighth,twelfth
Curriculum: Curriculum – Group Initiatives,Curriculum – Social Studies
Tags: Middle School,Social Studies
Kick off: “Life Without No Rights” Kick-Off activity
Seminar Title: ” The History of Anti Asian-American Violence” A Primary Source/Civil Rights Discussion.
Group Initiative: Bill of Rights Dilemma Card Games
Project: Bill of Rights Poster Project
Discussion Topics: The importance of understanding our rights and standing up for other’s rights (now and for the future). Being able to recognize when other’s are not getting equal rights – past, present, future – maybe even you!
Outside Opportunity: State Capitol Tour, learning about state and federal government merged with regional transit to and from the tour.
Download Files:
Government-Unit-Cycle-of-Study.zip
Middle School,Social Studies