Have you ever started a project only to realize you need to scrap it and start over? Scholars analyze the issues leading to the fall of the Articles of Confederation. A group investigation into Articles II, III, and VIII unveil the pitfalls of the first form of government in the United States. Using their new knowledge, they create a final tombstone outlining the death of the Articles of Confederation. 

Concepts

the articles of confederation, the founding fathers, the united states government

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Place large copies of Articles II, III, and VIII around the room for viewing during the lesson
• Create a series of five questions for use during the video

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson is designed for 80 minutes
  

Pros

• Resource provides a direct link to wide range of materials on the creation of the Constitution
• Lesson includes extension activities on the Articles of Confederation 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 RH.6-8.4 RH.6-8.5 RH.6-8.6 RH.6-8.7 RH.6-8.8