From Articles of Confederation to Constitution
This 10-page packet guides 8th graders through the transition from the Articles of Confederation to the U.S. Constitution. It builds understanding of foundational American government principles and key vocabulary.
“slides about the articles of confederation and eventually the constitution and the branches of government”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 1-2 day lesson to introduce the foundational documents of the U.S. government.
- Discussion question: What were the main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that led to the creation of the Constitution?
- For struggling readers, pre-teach key vocabulary and provide sentence frames for written responses.
- Advanced learners can research and present on the compromises made during the Constitutional Convention.
- Estimated time: 90-120 minutes.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 1-2 day lesson to introduce the foundational documents of the U.S. government.
- Discussion question: What were the main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation that led to the creation of the Constitution?
- For struggling readers, pre-teach key vocabulary and provide sentence frames for written responses.
- Advanced learners can research and present on the compromises made during the Constitutional Convention.
- Estimated time: 90-120 minutes.
From Articles of Confederation to Constitution
This 10-page packet guides 8th graders through the transition from the Articles of Confederation to the U.S. Constitution. It builds understanding of foundational American government principles and key vocabulary.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free