U.S. Government First Nine Weeks Lesson Plan 2023-2024
Week of August 14. Introductions, Chapter 1 foundations of Government the students will learn the purpose and origins of government, types of governments, and the role of government in society.
Weeks of August 21 and 28 Chapter 1 test. Chapter 2 Origins of American, Government the students will learn the types of government formed during the colonial period, the factors leading to American independence, the design of the Articles of Confederation and the role of political philosophers in the formation of the American Republic. Students are to write a 1-to-2-page essay explaining the design of the Articles of Confederation and how it was influenced by the political philosophy of the time. (Students will be expected to include the influence of at least one political philosopher from a list provided.)
