American
History Curriculum
Topic 18 The Constitution and a New Government
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This history topic is about the Constitution and the forming of a new American government. Scroll down to the schedule below for all of the activities! While studying this topic you will get to:
- Learn about the American constitution
- Learn about the seasons
- Construct a History Pocket about school in colonial times
and of course much more!
Key:
M next to a title indicates there is a corresponding map assignment in
the Map or Globe section of the schedule
T next to a title indicates there is a corresponding Timeline suggestion
in the Timeline section of the schedule.
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you use the materials to fit around your own schedule and preferences.
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18 The Constitution and a New Government |
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| Workbook | The Story of the U.S.A Book 2: Chapter
1: Our First Government (T-1)
Chapter 2: A New Plan of Government (T-2) |
| Reading | Shh!
We're Writing the Constitution
If
You Were There When They Signed the Constitution
A
More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution
Carry on Mr. Bowditch (T-3) |
| History Pockets | History Pockets: Colonial America: Pocket 6: School |
| Video | A
New Nation (1776-1815)
The History of American Government |
Map or Globe (M) |
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| Timeline (T) | 1. 1775 Articles of Confederation 1787
Shay’s rebellion
2. 1787 Constitution is finished 1790 Constitution is ratified (agreed to) by the ALL states 1791
Bill of rights added to the Constitution
3. 1773-1838 Nathaniel Bowditch |
| Notebooking (Language arts, history papers, illustrations, etc.) | . |
| Science | In the book Carry on Mr. Bowditch, Mr. Bowditch teaches sailors about the Earth and the seasons using a cannon ball and lantern. Here is a lesson: This site has some great animation that explains why we have seasons. Make sure that you go on to the “mini” lessons so as not to miss the animation. |
| Cooking | . |
| Crafts | . |
| Extras, Alternate Books and Notes | Wee Sing: You’re a Grand Old Flag |
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