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LADOE High School Civics | Unit 1 Foundations of the United States Government

2047 minutes

36 Items

Young woman smiling in front of an American flag, with her hand placed over her heart.
The Purpose of Government

Essay

2030 Words

George Washington addressing the Continental Congress with military leaders in a historic meeting.
Essay: Rule of Law

Essay

839 Words

The Colosseum, an ancient amphitheater, stands against a clear blue sky in Rome, Italy.
Ancient Republics and European Charters

Lesson

3 Activities

70 Min

Watercolor map of the world in green and blue tones on a textured background.
Comparing Different Structures of Government

Lesson

90 Min

The White House with a fountain and colorful flower beds in the foreground, under a clear blue sky.
The Structure of the National Government

Lesson

5 Activities

305 Min

Gavel on a podium with text about constitutional principles and representative government backgrounded by legal books.
Constitutional Principles: Representative Government

Video

5 Min

Document titled "Handout A: Republican Government Video Viewing Guide" with instructions and questions for viewers.
Handout A: Republican Government Video Viewing Guide

Activity

The exterior of a neoclassical building with tall columns and steps, under a blue sky.
Separation of Powers with Checks and Balances

Lesson

5 Activities

85 Min

A close-up of a circular sticker that says "I Voted" with an American flag design.
Popular Sovereignty and the Consent of the Governed

Lesson

3 Activities

George Washington addressing the Continental Congress with military leaders in a historic meeting.
Rule of Law

Lesson

7 Activities

95 Min

Map of the United States highlighting the southeastern and midwestern regions with state boundaries and names.
Federalism

Lesson

9 Activities

110 Min

A portrait of Thomas Hobbes, an Enlightenment Thinker who believed that human nature was essentially corrupt
The Enlightenment and Social Contract Theory

Lesson

4 Activities

Painting of historical figures in a room, with one man standing at a table and others seated, discussing a document.
Equal and Inalienable Rights

Lesson

3 Activities

Caricature depicting Dr. Squintum's Exaltation and criticism of the Reformation, with various characters and scenes.
The Great Awakening

Essay

2596 Words

Colonial soldiers engage in battle with British troops in a green field, with smoke rising in the background.
Essay: Rights and the Declaration of Independence

Essay

1356 Words

Delegates at the Second Continental Congress discussing the Declaration of Independence in a historic meeting room.
The Declaration of Independence

Lesson

4 Activities

Image of the U.S. Constitution with "Primary Source Essentials" text and a decorative border.
U.S. Constitution | Primary Source Essentials

Video

2 Min

Document titled "Handout A: Excerpts from the Magna Carta (1215)" with text excerpts and a heading.
Primary Source: Excerpts from the Magna Carta

Activity

A historical document with intricate designs and calligraphy in brown and blue ink on aged paper.
Colonial Comparison: The Rights of Englishmen

Lesson

3 Activities

90 Min

Document titled "Handout B: The Mayflower Compact (1620)" discussing governance and justice.
Primary Source: The Mayflower Compact

Activity

Historical depiction of Indigenous people interacting with colonial settlers at a waterfront.
Colonial Experience with Government and Economics

Lesson

3 Activities

75 Min

Document titled "Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union between the States," printed in Williamsburg.
The Articles of Confederation, 1781

Activity

40 Min

Painting of a historic meeting with George Washington and founding fathers in a formal setting.
The Constitution

Lesson

5 Activities

145 Min

A historical scene depicting three figures, one draping an American flag, in colonial attire.
The Articles of Confederation – Docs of Freedom

Lesson

12 Activities

145 Min

Image of a historical document titled "Articles of Confederation" with a decorative border and text indicating its importance as a primary source.
Articles of Confederation | Primary Source Essentials

Video

2 Min

Image depicting the title "Primary Source Close Read: The Articles of Confederation" with glasses graphic and seals.
The Articles of Confederation Explained | How Did the Articles Differ From the Constitution?

Video

18 Min

Photo of the Constitution
Argumentation: The Process of Compromise

Lesson

3 Activities

90 Min

Document titled "Background Essay: The Constitutional Powers of Congress" with sections on the Articles of Confederation.
Handout A: Background Essay – The Constitutional Powers of Congress

Activity

Historical room with tables, chairs, and candles, set up for meetings or discussions.
The Constitutional Convention

Lesson

12 Activities

320 Min

Document titled "Documents of Freedom," featuring excerpts from Brutus I discussing objections to the Constitution.
Primary Source: Excerpts from Brutus I

Activity

A historic gathering of military leaders listening to a speech, depicted in a rustic interior setting.
Federalist/Anti-Federalist Debate on Congress’s Powers of Taxation DBQ

Lesson

1 Activities

65 Min

A historical painting depicting the signing of the U.S. Constitution with numerous historical figures in a formal setting.
Legacy of Republicanism

Lesson

5 Activities

60 Min

Map of the United States displaying various geographic regions and their characteristics, including labels and colors.
Question Formulation Technique (QFT): Map of 1491 vs. 1754

Lesson

2 Activities

55 Min

Text on a landscape background: "Natural Rights, BRI's Homework Help Series, Bill of Rights Institute."
Natural Rights | BRI’s Homework Help Series

Video

Portrait of a man with light hair, wearing a dark coat and white cravat, set against a dark background.
James Otis (1725-1783)

Lesson

5 Activities

60 Min

Black and white image of a medallion depicting a kneeling enslaved man in chains, with the text "Am I Not a Man and a Brother?"
The Declaration of Independence, Natural Rights, and Slavery

Lesson

5 Activities

90 Min