Remembering how early documents influenced the writing of the Constitution

[howellrauss]

Any ideas to help 8th graders remember the basics of the early documents (Articles of Confederation, Virginia Declaration of Rights, etc, etc)? :confused: We're reviewing for a big test. Thanks!

[LisaD]

There are two BIG places to look:

Political Science Theme
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=nav.15985

Colonial American Theme
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=nav.2798

Here is a flipchart called "A New Government" This flipchart discusses the events following the American Revolution and how the new government developed. The Articles of Confederation and their replacement by the US Constitution are explained. Student assessment items are included.
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=ConResource.449

Also check out this website: Hippocampus: American Government
Excellent stuff
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=ConResource.15502

Lisa

[howellrauss]

Thanks so much!! [clap]