Eighth Grade
LESSONS
This content module is designed to help supplement instruction over a specific unit of study. Using existing Law-Related Education materials we have packaged content to help deliver the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. It is not designed to be the entire unit but it does provide students with an opportunity to interact with the material in a variety of ways. Opportunities are embedded for students to show their learning.
Colonial Era Module
This content module is designed to help supplement instruction over a specific unit of study. Using existing Law-Related Education materials we have packaged content to help deliver the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. It is not designed to be the entire unit but it does provide students with an opportunity to interact with the material in a variety of ways. Opportunities are embedded for students to show their learning.
This content module is designed to help supplement instruction over a specific unit of study. Using existing Law-Related Education materials we have packaged content to help deliver the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. It is not designed to be the entire unit but it does provide students with an opportunity to interact with the material in a variety of ways. Opportunities are embedded for students to show their learning.
This unit of study has been divided into two content modules.
The Constitution Content Module - Part 1 considers how and why the United States Constitution was written, the compromises and the ratification process.
The Constitution Content Module - Part 2 presents an overview of the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and has students examine the Principles of the Constitution.
This content module is designed to help supplement instruction over a specific unit of study. Using existing Law-Related Education materials we have packaged content to help deliver the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. It is not designed to be the entire unit but it does provide students with an opportunity to interact with the material in a variety of ways. Opportunities are embedded for students to show their learning.
This content module is designed to help supplement instruction over a specific unit of study. Using existing Law-Related Education materials we have packaged content to help deliver the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. It is not designed to be the entire unit but it does provide students with an opportunity to interact with the material in a variety of ways. Opportunities are embedded for students to show their learning.
This content module is designed to help supplement instruction over a specific unit of study. Using existing Law-Related Education materials we have packaged content to help deliver the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. It is not designed to be the entire unit but it does provide students with an opportunity to interact with the material in a variety of ways. Opportunities are embedded for students to show their learning.
This content module is designed to help supplement instruction over a specific unit of study. Using existing Law-Related Education materials we have packaged content to help deliver the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. It is not designed to be the entire unit but it does provide students with an opportunity to interact with the material in a variety of ways. Opportunities are embedded for students to show their learning.
Industrialization and Reform Movements Module
This content module is designed to help supplement instruction over a specific unit of study. Using existing Law-Related Education materials we have packaged content to help deliver the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. It is not designed to be the entire unit but it does provide students with an opportunity to interact with the material in a variety of ways. Opportunities are embedded for students to show their learning.
Sectionalism Content Module
This content module is designed to help supplement instruction over a specific unit of study. Using existing Law-Related Education materials we have packaged content to help deliver the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. It is not designed to be the entire unit but it does provide students with an opportunity to interact with the material in a variety of ways. Opportunities are embedded for students to show their learning.
Civil War and Reconstruction Content Module
Using primary sources, students will identify the reasons for the establishment of the colony at Plymouth and the importance of the Mayflower Compact to the growth of representative government. Lesson link Understanding the Significance of the Mayflower Compact Powerpoint
By matching the event with the cause and effect cards, students review the events that played a role in causing the American Revolution.
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Students read the Declaration of Independence to find textual evidence to support or refute their predictions on statements about the document.
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After discussing the purpose and process for amending the Constitution, students take on the role of delegates to the constitutional convention and discuss proposed changes. Lesson link Amending the Constitution Powerpoint
Students will sort the powers of government into the three branches of government. Large signs are available to help check for understanding as a class.
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This manipulative lesson allows students to show their understanding of how each branch of government is able to check the power of the other branches.
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This review activity has students review key facts and principles of the U.S. Constitution. Students ask and answer questions using a set of cards.
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In this lesson, students examine the rights contained in the U.S. Bill of Rights and demonstrate an understanding of those rights as they play Bingo.
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After examining the contributions of John, Abigail, and John Quincy Adams, students will create living memorials to depict their role in American history. Lesson link Honoring the Adams Family Powerpoint
The election of 1800 and the appointment of the Midnight Judges set the stage for the landmark Supreme Court case of Marbury v Madison. In this lesson, students will understand the significant events, figures, and decision of this case. Lesson link Marbury v Madison Vocabulary Powerpoint
In this lesson, students describe the contributions of significant political and social leaders such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton as they examine the Declaration of Sentiments that was drafted at the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848.
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This lesson has students process the contributions of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln by having them identify the artifacts that would be on each of their desks. Each artifact represents information the student has discovered about the President’s term in office.
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This short writing assignment has students write an editorial from different perspectives on events surrounding the Civil War.
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RESOURCES
Concept Poetry
You Decide!
Federalism
Bee In a Box
#Liam Learns
Oyez Oyez
Civics Works
Civics Guide
Additional Resources
