We are currently studying Forming a New Government.

Use the links below to help you better understand this unit.

'Textbookcasts' - featuring Ms. Straus

Want to read the textbook along with Ms. Straus?  These 'textbookcasts' have Ms. Straus reading the textbook lessons and asking questions of the audience.  Even though you won't answer Ms. Straus aloud (or you might!) and we don't learn straight from the textbook, these 'textbookcasts' made a great study tool!

Chapter 10, Lesson 1: A Weak Government

Chapter 10, Lesson 2: Debate in Philadelphia

Chapter 10, Lesson 3: Ratifying the Constitution

Other Interesting New Government Links

Ben's Guide to the Constitution

Ben's Guide to the Three Branches of Government

Congress for Kids - a great overview of the entire unit

Online Constitution Quiz - quiz yourself!

Schoolhouse Rock - The Preamble -- 3 minute video reviewing the Constitution's preamble

Schoolhouse Rock - Three Ring Government -- 3 minute video reviewing the 3 Branches of Government (The Separation of Powers)

Liberty's Kids Episode 40: "We the People" (Part 1 of 2)

Summary: Moses resolves to open a school for free black children; Sarah reunites with her parents; the Constitution.

Liberty's Kids Episode 40: "We the People" (Part 2 of 2)

Summary: Moses resolves to open a school for free black children; Sarah reunites with her parents; the Constitution.

Team Straus Social Studies Units