1. Forming a New Nation CCCS: 6.1.8.A.3.b, 6.1.8.A.3.c, 6.1.8.A.3.d, 6.1.8.A.3.g, 6.3.8.C.1, 6.3.8.D.1, 9.1.8.A.1, 9.1.8.A.2, 9.1.8.B.1, 9.1.8.B.2 Essential Questions: 1.What kind of government is best for citizens? 2.Whose ideas were best for the new nation: Hamilton or Jefferson? 3.Does national, state or local government have the biggest effects on our lives? Which level is best at solving problems? 4.How do the fundamental principles of the Constitution establish a federal government that allows for growth and change over time? 5.Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government function too slowly?  Class #1Monday, January 13, 2014 7-1 A Loose Confederation  Class #2Tuesday, January 14, 2014 7-1 Articles of Confederation HW Due: Vocabulary all words EXCEPT: Land Ordinance of 1785, Northwest Ordinance, & Shay’s Rebellion  Class #3Wednesday, January 15, 2014 7-1 Weaknesses of the Confederation HW Due: Outline 7-1  Class #4Thursday, January 16, 2014 7-2 The Constitutional Convention HW Due: The American Nation Questions page 204 3-6  Class #5Friday, January 17, 2014 7-2 Two Rival Plans HW Due: Vocabulary all words EXCEPT: Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, & Three-Fifths Compromise  Class #6Tuesday, January 21, 2014 7-2 Northern & Southern States Compromise HW Due: Outline 7-2  Class #7Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Creating Your Own Constitution HW Due: The American Nation Questions page 210 3-5  Class #8Thursday, January 23, 2014 Constitution Self Assessment  Class #9Friday, January 24, 2014 7-3 Ideas Behind the Constitution

2. Forming a New Nation CCCS: 6.1.8.A.3.b, 6.1.8.A.3.c, 6.1.8.A.3.d, 6.1.8.A.3.g, 6.3.8.C.1, 6.3.8.D.1, 9.1.8.A.1, 9.1.8.A.2, 9.1.8.B.1, 9.1.8.B.2 Essential Questions: 1.What kind of government is best for citizens? 2.Whose ideas were best for the new nation: Hamilton or Jefferson? 3.Does national, state or local government have the biggest effects on our lives? Which level is best at solving problems? 4.How do the fundamental principles of the Constitution establish a federal government that allows for growth and change over time? 5.Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government function too slowly?  Class #10Monday, January 27, 2014 7-3 Influences from History HW Due: Vocabulary  Class #11Tuesday, January 28, 2014 7-3 The American Experience HW Due: Outline 7-3  Class #12Wednesday, January 29, 2014 7-4 Ratification & the Bill of Rights HW Due: The American Nation Questions page 214 3-5  Class #13Thursday, January 30, 2014 7-4 Federalist versus Antifederalist HW Due: Vocabulary  Class #14Friday, January 31, 2014 7-4 Bill of Rights HW Due: Outline 7-4  Class #15Monday, February 3, 2014 Review HW Due: The American Nation Questions page 218 3-5  Class #16Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Test Day 1 HW Due: Study for Test  Class #17Wednesday, February 5, 2014 Test Day 2  Class #18Thursday, February 6, 2014 8-1 Goals and Principles of the Constitution

3. Forming a New Nation CCCS: 6.1.8.A.3.b, 6.1.8.A.3.c, 6.1.8.A.3.d, 6.1.8.A.3.g, 6.3.8.C.1, 6.3.8.D.1, 9.1.8.A.1, 9.1.8.A.2, 9.1.8.B.1, 9.1.8.B.2 Essential Questions: 1.What kind of government is best for citizens? 2.Whose ideas were best for the new nation: Hamilton or Jefferson? 3.Does national, state or local government have the biggest effects on our lives? Which level is best at solving problems? 4.How do the fundamental principles of the Constitution establish a federal government that allows for growth and change over time? 5.Do separation of powers and checks and balances make our government function too slowly?  Class #19Friday, February 7, 2014 8-2 How the Federal Government Works  Class #20Monday, February 10, 2014 8-2 The Branches of Government HW Due: The American Nation Questions page 257 3-6  Class #21Tuesday, February 11, 2014 8-3 Changing the Constitution  Class #22Wednesday, February 12, 2014 8-3 The Amendment Process HW Due: The American Nation Questions page 261 3-5  Class #23Thursday, February 13, 2014 8-4 State and Local Governments  Class #24Friday, February 14, 2014 8-5 Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship  Class #25Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Now It’s Your Turn Project Introduction  Class #26Thursday, February 20, 2014 Now It’s Your Turn Project Day 1  Class #27Friday, February 21, 2014 Now It’s Your Turn Project Day 2  Class #28Monday, February 24, 2014 Now It’s Your Turn Project Day 3  Class #29Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Now It’s Your Turn Project Day 4 & Conclusion