SS.7.C.1.7: Describe how the Constitution limits the powers of government through separation of
powers and checks and balances.
SS.7.C.3.3: Illustrate the structure and function (three branches of government established in
Articles I, II, and III with corresponding powers) of government in the United States as
established in the Constitution.
Learning Targets and Learning Criteria
Classroom Activities
Monday/Tuesday
Rotations:
Independent: CPalms tutorials Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist The Three Branches
Partner Work: Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist Worksheet
Group Work: Powers of the Government Scavenger Hunt
Extension: iCivics
Wednesday
Complete Study Guide for Summative (Mon/Tues, November 15th & 16th)
Thursday
No School
Friday
Remediation/Catch-up Work
CPalms tutorials
Anatomy of the Constitution Worksheet
Preamble Pictures
Breaking Down the Constitution Mad-Libs
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Packet
Complete Unit 3 Study Guide
Students on Track
You’ve Got Rights packet
iCivics
Assignments Due
CPalms tutorials (Formative)
Breaking Down the Constitution (formative)
Monday/Tuesday (November 15 & 16) Summative test on the Constitution
