Foundations of Government Unit Plan (Google Compatible)

Foundations of Government and Introduction to Government Unit Plan 

Through the Foundations of Government Unit, students will explore the ideas of the origins of government, foundational principles, types of government, the origins of the American democratic government, the history of the American government, important documents such as the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and MORE! 

This unit is a hands-on exploration of the foundations of government in the United States of America. 

Included in this lesson:

1. Introduction to Government Vocabulary Terms and Graphic Organizer
2. Federalism PowerPoint and Guided Notes
3. The Articles of Confederation Close Read Activity
4. American Revolution Timeline Activity
5. The Articles of Confederation Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram
6. Federalism Separation of Powers Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram
7. The Preamble Dissection Activity
8. Foundations of Government Table Topics - Bell Ringer - Discussion Topics
9. Types of Government Comparison Chart Activity
10. Purposes of Government Activity
11. What is Government? Quotation Analysis Activity
12. Introduction to Government PowerPoint and Guided Notes
13. Government: Create-A-State Activity
14. The Founding Fathers Research Project
15. The Founding of America PowerPoint and Guided Notes
16. The Constitution of the United States PowerPoint and Guided Notes
17. The Declaration of Independence Break-Up Letter

BONUS: 

1. Unit and Lesson Plan Guides
2. NOW INCLUDING: Unit Study Guide and Exam!
3. Government Coloring Pages
4. All lessons include Google Document links to editable and shareable files

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