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‍Objectives:
The students will evaluate how Britains rule affected the formation of the Amercian government The students will compare different points of political view in the Constitutional Convention. The students will understand why America established a democratic government

‍Standards:

 * 5.1.4.B:** Explain rules and laws for the classroom, school, community, and state
 * 5.1.4.C:** Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and **state government**
 * 5.1.4.D:** Identify key ideas about **government** found in significant documents
 * 5.2.4.A:** Identify individual rights and needs and the rights and needs of others in the classroom, school, and community.
 * 6.1.4.D:** Explain what influences the choices people make
 * 8.1.4.B:** Distinguish between fact and **opinion** from multiple points of view, and **primary sources** as related to historical events
 * 8.1.4.C:** Identify a specific research topic and develop questions relating to the research topic
 * 8.3.4.B:** Locate historical **documents, artifacts**, and places critical to United States history


 * 1. Creativity and Innovation:** Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
 * 2. Communication and Collaboration**: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
 * 3. Research and Information Fluency:** Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information
 * 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making:** Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.

‍Procedure:
1. Students read pages 70 - 72 2. Students research the Constitutional Convention and the adoption of the Constitution adding helpful sites to Diigo 3. Students can write a blog pretending to be a representative at the Constitutional Convention 4. In small groups students role play a possible discussion/debate at the Constitutional Convention

Project Example:
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‍Differentiated Instruction Options:
1. Below level learners may be directed to a specific site to gather information 2. Students may record speech instead of writing a blog 2. Students may create an online story instead of role play a debate from the Constitutional Convention

‍Assessment:
1. Students can determine how Britain's rule affected the formation of the American government 2. Studnets can compare different political views in the Constitutional Convention 3. Students can understand why America has a democratic government

‍Resources:
Switala, W. (1996). //Pennsylvania USA//. Parsippany, New Jersey: Silver Burdett Ginn. The Constitution of United States-Freedom Documents. Retrieved on July 22 2011 from [] Congress for Kids. Retrieved on July 22 2011 from [] The Constitution for Kids. Retrieved on July 22 2011 from [] Ben's Guide: The Constitution. Retrieved on July 22 2011 from [] Interactive Constitution. Retrieved on July 22 2011 from [] The Constitution-The White House. Retrieved on July 22 2011 from [] Constitution of the United States. Retrieved on July 22 2011 from []

Blogger. Retrieved on July 20 2011 from [|http://www.blogger.com] Diigo. Retrieved on July 20 2011 from [|http://www.diigo.com] Voki. Retrieved on July 20 2011 from [] Podomatic. Retrieved on July 20 2011 from [] GarageBand