Laws of Our Land-- The Constitution
| State | WV |    |
| Status | Ready for Users | |
| Stage | Public | |
| Subject | English/Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies | |
| Author | Mountainview Elementary School
Sandra Cross Lesley Klishis Deborah McConnell | |
| Description | The purpose of this unit is to help students develop an understanding
of how our system of government under the Constitution was developed and how it works. The unit will use technology to provide research opportunities, simulations, and hands-on activities to enhance the standard curriculum. | |
| The 21st Century Tools | Internet | |
| Grade Level | 5 6 | |
| National Standards | Civics:
Understands ideas about civic life, politics, and government Understands the concept of a constitution, the various purposes that constitutions serve, and the conditions that contribute to the establishment and maintenance of constitutional government Understands the central ideas of American constitutional government and how this form of government has shaped the character of American society Language Arts: Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of the writing process Uses grammatical and mechanical conventions in written compositions Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies for reading a variety of informational texts Art: Understands connections among the various art forms and other disciplines | |
| West Virginia IGOs | | |
| Keywords | U.S. History
Constitution Government Articles of Confederation Bill of rights Branches of Goverment | |
| Lesson Plan URLs (new Window) | Lesson 1: Who were the Framers of the Constitution?
Lesson 2: Create Your State Lesson 3: Articles of Confederation Lesson 4: The Preamble - What Does it Mean? Lesson 5: The Donation Lesson 6: Branches of the Government Lesson 7: The Great Compromise Lesson 8: Bill of Rights | |
| English IGO or CSO | 5.16, 5.186 | |
| Social Studies IGO or CSO | 5.37, 5.47 | |