- Tyffanie Wilson

GLECs

We the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States By, David Catrow

National Elections and the Political Process By Bryon Giddens-White

 Checks and Balances game in this game students

have to figure out what each branch of government is able to do for the checks and balances. Bill of Rights Match Game in this game students figure out if the things that are asked are legal based on the rights given in the Bill of Rights.

The First Amendment of the Constitution says Freedom of religion, speech and press. The Second Amendment of the Constitution says Right to bear arms. The Third Amendment of the Constitution says No soldiers in our homes now. The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution says Wheres your warrant please?

The Seventh Amendment of the Constitution says Jury of your peers. The first part of the Eighth Amendment says They cant raise your bail. The second part of the Eighth Amendment says The cops arent allowed to beat ya. The Ninth Amendment of the Constitution says We have lots of rights. The Tenth Amendment of the Constitution says We the people have the say. The rest of the Amendments of the Constitution say All people are created equal

The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution says Dont rat on yourself.

The Sixth Amendment of the Constitution says Right to a quick trial.

Rights Rights Baby A catchy song about the bill of rights to the tune of Ice Ice Baby.

I'm glad I have the right to vote, And that my wife does, too, And all our friends and family, And that's including YOU. It didn't used to be that way, But now it is, you see, As a United States citizen, They gave that right to me. I exercise my right to vote For those I think the "best," Who'll help protect my freedom, And keep us heaven-blest. Though I am just one person, One citizen in the crowd, I need to exercise my right, And make my country proud. If I should fail to cast my vote, Then I cannot complain About the choices others made, Alas, I must refrain. Besides, who knows the outcome, One vote may break the tie, In close elections such as this, And so I must comply, Even if I have to stand And wait an hour or two, Or maybe even three or four, That's what I choose to do,

So I may cast my ballot, And let my voice be heard, Choosing whom I want to win, Though others think absurd. I'm glad we have elections, And have the right to choose The ones we think will do the best, And though we win or lose, We've done the best that we can do, And voted faithfully, As millions did before us, To keep this nation free. God bless this land, America, And bless our leaders, too, And help us safeguard freedom, And our Red, White and Blue, And help us be united, One nation, born to be The one where people come to, To find true liberty. And may the ones we vote for, Be worthy of our trust, And pledge their sacred honor, To do things that are just, And strive to make a difference As they serve faithfully, The cause of this great nation, This land of liberty.

Voting is our given right, which men have died to keep. Voting shows our peoples might, so our country won't get into deep. But there are those who never vote, and constantly seem to complain. Patriotism they don't promote, and their rights they choose to abstain. Every vote does really count, to let our officials know. For their actions they must account, or their ratings will never grow. So come next election time, go cast your vote with pride. Voting doesn't cost a dime, plus the out come you help decide.

 Create a Country, in this lesson students are put

into different groups where they have to create their own country. Where they make their own Constitution and branches of government. They have to explain why each branch is useful.

 iCivics This website has a lot of different civics

units. There is one about the development of government as well as a section for each level of government. Congress for Kids This website has a lot of different activities to go along with the Checks and Balances.

 A video of the Checks and Balances.

Students make a cootie catcher with the Bill of Right that corresponds with the number. They can then play this with other students to review the Bill of Rights.

Picture book - We the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States, Retrieved March 25, 2014, from http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/we-the-kids-david-catrow/1114881875?ean=9780142402764 Picture book - National Elections and the Political Process , Retrieved March 25, 2014, from http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/national-elections-and-the-political-process-bryon-giddenswhite/1102953596?ean=9781403466099 Sheppard Software's U.S. Government Games, Retrieved March 25, 2014, from http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/government/checks_and_balances.htm Bill of Right Song, Retrieved February 5, 2014 from Mrs. Hope Rights Rights Baby, Retrieved March 25, 2014, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjvo6yrrA5A

The Right To Vote, Retrieved March 25, 2014, from http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/trt_vote01.htm Voting, Retrieved March 25, 2014, from http://www.poetrygalore.com/poems/political/voting-01.htm

Bill of Rights Match Game, Received March 25, 2014, from http://texaslre.org/BOR/billofrights.html
Create a Country, Received March 25, 2014, from http://people.emich.edu/khoelzer/EDMTport/createcountry.htm iCivics, Received March 25, 2014, from https://www.icivics.org/products/curriculum-units Congress for Kids, Received March 25, 2014, from http://www.congressforkids.net/games/checksandbalances/2_checksandbalances.htm Schoolhouse Rock, Received, March 25, 2014. from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_foQoCHQq8 Checks and Balances Poster, Received, March 25, 2014, from https://www.google.com/search?q=checks+and+balances+poster&source Bill of Rights Poster, Received March 25, 2014, from https://www.google.com/search?q=checks+and+balances+poster&source Bill of Rights Cootie Catcher, Received March 25, 2014, from http://www.pinterest.com/pin/248753579391462871/