SS.7.CG.1.7

This written assessment prompt may be used to assess student knowledge about the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and how that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution. A rubric and sample response are provided. 

Type: Assessment

In this lesson plan, students will learn about the viewpoints of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding ratification of the U.S. Constitution while completing guided notes that accompany a teacher-presented slideshow. Students will then show what they know by completing and submitting a short written response to a provided prompt.

Type: Lesson Plan

In this lesson plan, students will learn about the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation while completing guided notes that accompany a teacher-presented slideshow. Students will then show what they know by discussing the topic and sharing their responses.

Type: Lesson Plan

In this lesson plan, students will read a brief synopsis of the Articles of Confederation, identify weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, create their own suggestions for changes, and then see what the U.S. Constitution did to alter the Articles of Confederation.

Type: Lesson Plan

In this lesson plan, students will identify the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation and the impact of those weaknesses on the early political life of the United States.

Type: Lesson Plan

Students will be able to analyze images to determine which weakness in the Articles of Confederation is being represented, why that specific item was present in the Articles of Confederation, and what possible problems could occur because that weakness was included. 

Type: Lesson Plan

In this lesson, students will compare the viewpoints of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding ratification of the U.S. Constitution and including a bill of rights. Students will collaborate to analyze the ideas about the U.S. Constitution put forth by the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists' ideas about the need for a bill of rights.

Type: Lesson Plan

Learn about the Articles of Confederation, our nation’s first written constitution, in this interactive tutorial. You'll identify its major weaknesses and their consequences and explain the reasons why America's Founders replaced the Articles of Confederation with the government we still use today, the U.S. Constitution.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

This Grade 7 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 1 at this grade level.

Type: Teaching Idea

In this assessment idea, students will complete a planning and review sheet and then create a One Pager that identifies strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and explains repercussions of those strengths and weaknesses. A rubric and prep sheet (with answer key) are included.

Type: Teaching Idea