8/30: The Three Branches of Government

Students will be able to analyze and evaluate the text, intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence.

TEKS:  7A, 7B

Activities:
1.  We will begin with our Continents and Oceans quiz.  This will be timed - 6 minutes. We will grade in class.
2.  Review questions.
2.  Review BOR 1-6.
4.  We will create a graphic on page 5 of our journal covering the three branches of government.
5.  Go through journal page by page to ensure everything is where it is supposed to be and that journal is ready to be turned in next week.

8/29: Founding Documents

Students will be able to describe the importance of our founding documents.

TEKS:  2A, 1C, 29B

Activities:
1.  We will review continents and oceans if necessary.
2.  Let's talk about the letter.
3.  Discuss the founding documents.  Take notes.  Cut out and attach to pages 3 and 4 in our journal.
4.  If time, I will introduce the Bill of Rights.

PowerPoint:  The Constitution 2019
Film clip - Constitution Preamble

8/28: The First Americans

Students will be able to describe the first Americans and the arrival of the Europeans.

TEKS:  29B, 13A, 2C

Activities:
1.  Review continents and oceans as a class.
2.  In your journal page 2, copy my timeline including labels. Discuss the importance of sequencing.
3.  I will use a PowerPoint to discuss the important dates.
4.  We will add illustrations as well.  Before adding illustrations, I will explain how our brains think and how illustrations help us remember.