Day 34

US Constitution Principles in the News

Learning Targets:  Students will be able to....

• Explain how the U.S. Constitution establishes a system of checks and balances among branches of government and allocates power between federal and state governments. This system is based on the rule of law and the balance majority rule and minority rights. 
• Describe how governmental laws and policies balancing order and liberty are based on the U.S. Constitution and have been interpreted differently over time.
• Understand why popular sovereignty, individualism, and republicanism are important considerations of U.S. laws and policy making and assume citizens will engage and participate. 

Opener: Last Minute Test Tips and Info

Walking through the exam

Activity #1: A Picture is Worth 1 Correct Word 

1. Arrange yourself to sit by the suit that you draw from the deck (Hearts, Diamonds, Etc)
2. Come up with a team name.
3. One volunteer will come to the front of the room and draw a word from the hat.
4. Your task is to draw images on the board that give clues to your group as to the word that you drew from the hat.
5. Your group will have 45 seconds to guess your word.  You may not use words, numbers, or gestures.
6. IF your group members are unable to interpret your drawing, the next group will have 15 seconds for a single guess.  

The team with the highest score will earn up to one "pure point" added to their participation grade for every victorious round.

Activity #2: - Independent Study Time

Time Permitting

Close - Exit Ticket - Question Generation

Post at least one question or concern about one of the upcoming AP Exam.  These questions should begin with "How" or "Why".

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