Public learning track
Foundations of American Constitutional Government
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
10 lessons
Goal
Explain how historical documents, core philosophical principles, and key events shaped the creation and structure of the United States Constitution.
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- 1The Rule of Law and the Social ContractUp nextStart
- 2The Declaration of Independence and Natural RightsPremiumNot started yet
- 3The Articles of Confederation and Its WeaknessesNot started yet
- 4Shays' Rebellion and the Call for a Stronger UnionNot started yet
- 5Compromises at the Constitutional ConventionNot started yet
- 6The Federalist Papers and the Ratification DebatesNot started yet
- 7Popular Sovereignty and Limited GovernmentNot started yet
- 8Separation of Powers and Checks and BalancesNot started yet
- 9The Supremacy, Elastic, and Commerce ClausesNot started yet
- 10Creating a Constitutional Republic and the U.S. Bill of RightsNot started yet
Standards Covered
- U.S. GOV Standard 1.1Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will explain how documents, challenges, events, and ideas such as the rule of law, the social contract, compromise, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, Shays’ Rebellion, and the Federalist Papers significantly influenced the United States Constitution.
- U.S. GOV Standard 1.2Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will describe the structure of the United States’ form of government as a compound constitutional republic, including the ideas of federalism; checks and balances; separation of powers; commerce, elastic, and supremacy clauses; popular sovereignty; and limited government.
- U.S. GOV Standard 2.1Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will use historic and modern case studies, including Supreme Court cases, amendment initiatives, and legislation to trace the application of civil liberties, civil rights, and responsibilities spelled out in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and other amendments.
Curriculum Framework
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
1
10 lessons
Foundations of American Constitutional Government
Explain how historical documents, core philosophical principles, and key events shaped the creation and structure of the United States Constitution.
2
10 lessons
The Three Branches and the Federal Government in Action
Explain the organizational structures, key roles, legislative procedures, and administrative rulemaking processes of the United States federal government.
3
10 lessons
Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, and Constitutional Cases
Analyze the constitutional protections in the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments using landmark court cases and public debates.
4
10 lessons
Active Citizenship, Elections, and Civic Participation
Explain the duties and rights of citizens, election processes and data, and how individuals and organizations influence civic life.
5
10 lessons
Federalism and Multi-Level Governance
Explain how sovereign authority and public responsibilities are shared and divided across national, state, tribal, and local governments.
6
10 lessons
Public Finance, Taxation, and Government Budgets
Explain how governments generate revenue, allocate public expenditures, evaluate economic philosophies, and make fiscal trade-offs.
7
6 lessons
U.S. Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, and National Security
Analyze how the U.S. government exercises constitutional powers, conducts diplomacy, forms alliances, and employs foreign policy tools to protect national security.
8
6 lessons
Global Trade, Humanitarian Aid, and International Cooperation
Explore how nations engage in global trade, deliver humanitarian relief, and collaborate to address worldwide challenges like health crises and environmental protection.