LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 1

The learner will investigate the foundations of the American political system and explore basic values and principles of American democracy.

Objective 1.02

Trace and analyze the development of ideas about self-government in British North America.

Resources aligned to this objective

"I Declare, I believe this document May Flower!"
The learner will apply ideas of self-government as expressed in America's founding documents. To be used with/for SLD and other exceptional students.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Gary Peterson.

Lesson plans on the web

The first American party system: A documentary timeline of important events (1787-1800)
Students explore the timeline of events leading to the development of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies)
Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities