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| Which subject | History |
| What topic | Founding documents |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 11 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
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History
Founding Documents
11th Grade
30 minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the US History standards, specifically focusing on the foundations of American democracy and the role of primary documents in shaping governmental principles.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the topic of founding documents. Discuss their importance in American history. Provide an overview of the key documents to be covered. |
| 2 | Group Reading | 10 | Divide the class into small groups. Each group receives one founding document (or part of it) to read and analyze. Encourage group discussions to identify key themes and ideas. |
| 3 | Guided Analysis | 5 | Reconvene and guide a class discussion on the documents. Use questions from the handouts to facilitate discussion and ensure comprehension of key concepts. |
| 4 | Individual Reflection | 5 | Have students write a short reflection on what they learned about the significance of the documents and how they relate to modern society. |
| 5 | Closure and Homework Assignment | 5 | Summarize the key points discussed in class. Assign homework: write a one-page response analyzing how one of the documents influences current American law or values. Provide guidelines for submission. |
Students are to write a one-page reflection analyzing the influence of one founding document on current American laws or values. The homework will be collected at the beginning of the next class, and the teacher will review it without asking students to present their work in front of the class. Feedback will be provided individually through written comments.