Lesson Plan

Articles of Confederation…Well, They Were Trying!

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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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CCSS: Designed
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
Common Core