Standard: SSCG4 Demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of the national government. SSCG7 Demonstrate knowledge of civil liberties and civil rights. Assessment: ☐ Quiz ☐ Unit Test ☐ Project ☐ Lab ☐ None
Pre-Teaching Learning Target Success Criteria 1 Success Criteria 2	Activation of Learning (5 min)	Focused Instruction (10 min) *I DO	Guided Instruction (10 min) *WE DO	Collaborative Learning (10 min) *Y’ALL DO	Independent Learning (10 min) *YOU DO	Closing (5 min)
Do Now Quick Write* Think/Pair/Share Polls Notice/Wonder Number Talks Engaging Video Open-Ended Question	Think Aloud Visuals Demonstration Analogies* Worked Examples Nearpod Activity Mnemonic Devices*	Socratic Seminar * Call/Response Probing Questions Graphic Organizer Nearpod Activity Digital Whiteboard	Jigsaw* Discussions* Expert Groups Labs Stations Think/Pair/Share Create Visuals Gallery Walk	Written Response* Digital Portfolio Presentation Canvas Assignment Choice Board Independent Project Portfolio	Group Discussion Exit Ticket 3-2-1 Parking Lot Journaling* Nearpod
Monday	I am learning about the system of federalism as described in the U.S. Constitution. I can review and answer questions about all key topics from this unit.	Do Now: The President vetoes a bill about internet regulations passed by Congress. How does this action represent the principle of checks and balances?	Unit 4 Review	Unit 4 Review	Unit 4 Review: Powers & Federalism	Exit Ticket: Issuing driver's licenses and managing public schools are key responsibilities of state governments. These are examples of:
Tuesday	Test Test	Do now: Review content	Test	Test	Test	Test
Wednesday	Re-Test RE-Test	Do Now: Review Content	Reassessment	Reassessment	Reassessment	Reassessment
Thursday	I am learning about the main difference between civil liberties and civil rights I can explain the main difference between civil liberties and civil rights	Do Now: In your opinion, what is one thing the government should never be allowed to control or take away from its citizens and why?	Your Rights: What the Government Can and Can’t Do Civil Liberties & Civil Rights	Your Rights: What the Government Can and Can’t Do Civil Liberties & Civil Rights	Civil Liberties: The Government’s “Can’t – Do” List	Exit ticket: Civil Rights are best defined as:
Friday	I am learning about how civil liberties, like the 1st Amendment and 4th Amendment, protect you from the government. I can use a real-world case to explain how civil liberties, like the 1st Amendment and 4th Amendment, protect you from government.	Do Now: Read the list of rights below. In your notebook, rank them 1 (most important to protect) to 4 (least important to protect)?	Key Liberties: Freedom & Privacy	Key Liberties: Freedom & Privacy	Civil Liberties: Your Rights vs. Government Might	Exit Ticket: The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press. These protections are classified as:

*key literacy strategies