Young historians have an opportunity to experience the challenges of starting a new government. After watching a short video about the Articles of Confederation, class members generate a "to-do list" of actions that a new government should do.

Concepts

governments, the executive branch, the founding fathers, the articles of confederation, the continental congress, the american revolution

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Instructional Ideas

• Post and save the "to-do list" for use in the other lessons in the series

Classroom Considerations

• The first of three lessons in the series

Pros

• Includes a list of guiding questions to prompt learners' thinking

Cons

• None