Module 4: U.S. Constitution

Learning Objectives

  • I can summarize the history and functions of the major sections of the U.S. Constitution.
  • I can analyze the language and legal requirements of the U.S. Constitution and consider the people’s role in amending it.
  • I can describe how the Constitution changes over time and consider what would happen if it did not.
  • I can assess the role of the people in changing the Constitution.

Technology Concepts

  • I can define what “artificial intelligence” (AI) is and describe how we can use it.
  • I can discuss some of the helpful and harmful possibilities of using AI.

Read each objective as a class. Then rate yourself from 1-5 on how well you can do it.
You will rate yourself again after you finish the module and check your learning.

1 2 3 4 5
I don’t know how to do this at all. I know how to do this a little. I have some idea how to do this. I mostly understand how to do this. I understand this so well, I can explain it to someone else.

Standards addressed in each module [linked HERE]

Key Vocabulary Word Workshop Module Project
Content-specific: 

a constitution

the central/federal government

Intentional:

to compromise

to decide

to influence

to interpret

Morphological features:

un- / in- / -al

Connectors: 

after / since / also /
but also / in addition

Students will analyze amendments to the U.S. Constitution and propose a new amendment they believe should be added.

Module 4 Materials

  • Module 4 Student Materials Packet – This document includes all the printable materials that students will need for this module. The individual worksheets are also linked in the module where they will be used.
  • Teacher’s Guide to CILIA-T Instructional Routines (General instructions, suggestions and/or reminders that apply to all modules and are for the teacher’s review and use only).
  • Module 4 Teacher Notes and Resources (Module specific notes and resources such as suggested classroom strategies, potential answers, additional activities etc. and are for the teacher’s review and use only).

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