Walking Through History

Unit I: Writing the New Constitution

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Activity 1

The Meaning of Freedom

Drawing on Experience

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Activity 2

Understanding the Problems of the Articles of Confederation

The New Government: Background Information

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The New Government: Background Information Answer Key

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Activity 3

Simulation: Negotiating Solutions to the Problems of Confederation

Writing Solutions to the Problems of the Articles of Confederation

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Activity 4

Simulation: The Constitutional Convention Play

Constitutional Convention Play

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Sample Rubrics for the Play Performance

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Reflections on the Play

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Activity 5

The Bill of Rights & Examining Freedom of the Press

Bill of Rights – Finding Evidence

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Freedom of the Press: Venn Diagram

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Activity 6

Simulation: Constitutional Scavenger Hunt

Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Contract

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Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Student Contract

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Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Projects: Peer Assessment Form

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Constitutional Scavenger Hunt Contract Answer Key

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Unit 1

Constitution and New Government Quiz

Writing the New Constitution Quiz

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Writing the New Constitution Quiz Answer Key

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Unit II: America's Early Leaders

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Activity 7

The Responsibilities of the President

Responsibilities of the President

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Activity 8

Simulation: Elect a President

Presidential Resumes

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Elect-a-President Tally Form

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Answer Key Profile Cards

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Unit III: The New Federal Government

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Activity 9

Simulation: How a Bill Becomes a Law

Accountable Talk Observation Sheet

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How Does a Bill Become Law?

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Reflection on How a Bill Becomes a Law

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Activity 10

Transcripts of Letters

A Letter from Benjamin Banneker

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A Letter from Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Banneker

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Activity 11

Simulation: Judicial Review: Marbury v. Madison

The Decision of the Marbury v. Madison Case

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Article III of the Constitution

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Judiciary Act of 1789

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Diagram of the Order of the Federal Court System

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What the Supreme Court is Allowed to Hear

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Marbury v. Madison Testimonials

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Marbury v. Madison Response Sheet

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The Decision of the Marbury v. Madison Case

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The Supreme Court Justices

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The Supreme Court Meets to Make a Decision

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All handouts for this activity

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What the Supreme Court is Allowed to Hear

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Post-Activity The Supreme Court

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Activity 12

The Supreme Court

Current Cases Being Heard by the Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court Justices

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Activity 13

Charting Checks and Balances

How Does a Bill Become a Law

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Diagram of Checks and Balances

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Charting Checks and Balances

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Charting Checks and Balances Answer Key

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Unit 3

The New Federal Government Quiz

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The New Federal Government Answer Key

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Unit IV: Political Parties

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Activity 14

Political Parties

Political Parties Now

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Political Parties Then Level A

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Political Parties Then: Level B

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Unit 4

Political Parties Quiz

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Political Parties Answer Key

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Unit V: Foreign Treaties

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Activity 15

Simulation: Negotiating Foreign Treaties

Foreign Affairs During the 1790s

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Foreign Treaty Dilemmas: Level A

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Foreign Treaty Dilemmas: Level B

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Treaty Outcomes

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Unit 5

Foreign Treaties Quiz

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Foreign Treaties Answer Key

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Constitution and New Government Final Exam

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Constitution and New Government Final Exam

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Constitution and New Government Final Exam Answer Key

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