Image Source - Voting Rights Milestones in America: A Timeline
Level
High School
Length
7 weeks
School Year
'23 Spring Semester
Author
Dylan Wince
School
Tempe High School
Traditional Units
Foundations
Active Citizenship
High School
Length
7 weeks
School Year
'23 Spring Semester
Author
Dylan Wince
School
Tempe High School
Traditional Units
Foundations
Active Citizenship
Skill Focuses
Change and Continuity
Cause and Effect
Multiple Perspectives
Using Claim, Evidence and Reasoning
Compelling Questions
What are the philosophical and historical underpinnings of American government?
What action(s) can/will I take and what responsibilities do I have as a member of society in the United States?
Change and Continuity
Cause and Effect
Multiple Perspectives
Using Claim, Evidence and Reasoning
Compelling Questions
What are the philosophical and historical underpinnings of American government?
What action(s) can/will I take and what responsibilities do I have as a member of society in the United States?
A More Perfect Union:
Democracy. Citizenship. Voting.
Driving Question
What amendment to the US Constitution would you recommend to form A More Perfect Union to meet the needs of people living in the United States in the 21st century?
Project Description
This quarter we will be learning about the US Constitution and the 27 Amendments that have been passed throughout our country's history. Did you know the last amendment, 27, was ratified was in 1992, in the 20th century!!! Students will learn about the founders thoughts and writing on Democracy, Citizenship and Voting and what that has meant throughout U.S. History. Students will have to engage in critical thinking about the issues that are being felt by Americans in 2022 and decide what amendment they will recommend and make the case for it to be passed by 38 of the 50 states.
Evaluation Documents
| Group Project - Self-Evaluation with Teacher Feedback |
Lets start thinking about this...
28th Amendment:
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Amend:
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Issues Americans are Facing |
Project Checkpoints
Friday, February 3rd
Self-Evaluation #1
Checkpoint #1 - Wednesday, Feb. 9th
Project Introduction Essential Lessons completed
Checkpoint #2 - Friday, February 24th
Democracy and Citizenship Essential Lessons completed
Rough Draft of 28th Amendment due
Checkpoint #3 - Friday, March 3rd
Voting Essential Lessons completed
Self-Evaluation #2
Project Deadline
Tuesday, March 7th
Quarter Self-Evaluation
Self-Evaluation #1
Checkpoint #1 - Wednesday, Feb. 9th
Project Introduction Essential Lessons completed
Checkpoint #2 - Friday, February 24th
Democracy and Citizenship Essential Lessons completed
Rough Draft of 28th Amendment due
Checkpoint #3 - Friday, March 3rd
Voting Essential Lessons completed
Self-Evaluation #2
Project Deadline
Tuesday, March 7th
Quarter Self-Evaluation
3rd Quarter Readings and Units
Growing Our Vocabulary |
Gov. Readings &
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Democracy Essential Lessons |
Citizenship Essential Lessons |
Voting Essential Lessons |