This Articles of Confederation…Well, They Were Trying! lesson plan also includes:
Different currencies, multiple armies, unreliable protection from thieves: class members experience these challenges playing a game that demonstrates life under the Articles of Confederation. After playing the game—which takes them on a trip from Virginia to Pennsylvania—learners write newspaper articles that explain why Virginia should ratify the new constitution.
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Instructional Ideas
- Play the board game to explore the challenges of life under the Articles of Confederation
- Using their new knowledge, pupils write recommendations on whether the country needs a new constitution
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson is second of three in the From the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution series
Pros
- Role play and simulation is engaging and stimulating
- Materials included in the resource make using the game and structuring writing assignment simple
- Lesson is a creative way to teach difficult material
Cons
- Some resource links do not work
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