SS.7.C.3.4 – Identify the relationship and division of powers between the federal government and state governments.
SS.7.C.3.13 – Compare the constitutions of the United States and Florida
SS.7.C.3.14 – Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments’ obligations and services
SS.7.C.2.13 – Examine multiple perspectives on public and current issues.
SS.7.C.3.9 – Illustrate the law-making process at the local, state, and federal levels
Learning Targets and Learning Criteria
Compare concurrent, enumerated, reserved, and delegated powers as they relate to state and federal government.
Compare the amendment process of the U.S. and Florida constitutions.
Analyze the issues related to the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Classroom Activities
Monday/Tuesday
Federalism PowerPoint (At home: see video at the top of the page)
Students will identify the branches at each level of government and learn about Roosevelts New Deal.
Gallery Walk comparing the obligations and services at local, state, and federal levels
AT HOME STUDENTS: Use the documents on the top of the page (Gallery Walk Images and Gallery Walk Response Sheet) to participate in the Gallery Walk. Turn in your completed worksheet when you return to school.
Thursday/Friday
Comparing Constitutions: Florida vs the United States (At home, see video at the top of the page)
Complete the Comparing Constitutions worksheet (At home, see link at the top of the page)
Federalism Quiz
Assignments Due
cPalms Tutorial (formative)
Gallery Walk (formative)
Federalism Quiz (formative)
Additional Resources
STUDENTS AT HOME – Please watch the videos below and use the links to complete the cPalms tutorial and the Comparing Constitutions worksheet. Check back for updates about the gallery walk.
