Post-Convention Project

Question

Constitutional Convention Project - 5 pts
(Will be in the Test/Project category of the Grade Book)

As you know, the Constitutional Convention took many compromises in order to be agreed upon and ratified by enough states to become our official government that is still in place over 233 years later. States sacrificed many of their original desires on certain topics in order to gain on another topic.

General Instructions:
For your project, you will identify at least 2 controversies from the original Constitutional Convention and create a project that details the pros and cons for both sides of EACH controversy as well as the compromise. After addressing at least 2 controversies, you will be answering the essential question for EACH controversy: Were the compromises that led to the ratification and adoption of the Constitution justifiable? Keep in mind what states had to give up or what they gained in creating the compromises. If you would like to earn a 5 on this project, you will need a 3rd controversy.

**In order to pass, you must meet expectations on all criteria of this project.**
Essential question: Were the compromises that led to the ratification and adoption of the Constitution justifiable?


What to include:
Controversy 1 Representation-
List the 3 original proposals for representation
Pro and Con- Explain the pros and cons for EACH of the proposals
Explain what the actual compromise of this topic was (what was actually put into the Constitution)
Answer the essential question (use evidence to back up your claim) Evidence can come from your convention pre-work, notes from class/discussions from class, or your own research.
A simple yes or no will not meet expectations. I want to know if you believe the compromise on this controversy at the actual convention was justifiable. EXPLAIN!

Controversy 2 Legislative Branch-
Explain the bicameral and unicameral system proposed
Pro and Con- Explain the pros and cons for EACH of the systems
Explain what the actual compromise of this topic was (what was actually put into the Constitution)
Explain direct (by people in state) and indirect (state legislatures or federal legislature) elections for the two houses
What are the pros and cons of direct and indirect elections?
What was the actual compromise for how representatives and senators get into office?
Answer the essential question (use evidence to back up your claim) Evidence can come from your convention pre-work, notes from class/discussions from class, or your own research.
A simple yes or no will not meet expectations. I want to know if you believe the compromise on this controversy at the actual convention was justifiable. EXPLAIN!

To Exceed Expectations (optional):
Controversy 3 Your Choice-
Choose a 3rd topic from the actual convention (Examples: Executive branch, slave compromise, terms and limits on terms, Judicial branch, etc.)
List the original proposals for the topic you chose
Pro and Con- Explain the pros and cons for EACH of the proposals
Explain what the actual compromise of this topic was (what was actually put into the Constitution)
Answer the essential question (use evidence to back up your claim) Evidence can come from your convention pre-work, notes from class/discussions from class, or your own research.
A simple yes or no will not meet expectations. I want to know if you believe the compromise on this controversy at the actual convention was justifiable. EXPLAIN!

How to show what you know:
Below are some ideas you can use to demonstrate your learning as well as the rubric you will be using. All projects must be approved by the teacher.

Project ideas:

Traditional essay
Poster
Write a song
Create a website
Google Slide
Rap/Song
Poem
Script for a play
Create a Game
Children’s book (Canva)
Create a documentary
Build a mobile display
Create a news report
Create a diary
Create a series of comic strips
Quizlet/Flashcards (Must be original!)
Collage of pictures with descriptions
iMovies
Movie Poster
Graphic Organizer
Storyboard
If you have other ideas, just ask!!


*** If you cannot adequately present all of your information in the main part of your project, you can include an additional write up explaining any needed information.***

How you’ll be scored:
**In order to show proficiency, you must meet expectations on all criteria of this project.**
Constitutional Convention Project Rubric - 5 points
Not there yet- 1
You have not demonstrated understanding of these topics quite yet.
Meets expectations- 3
You can explain these concepts accurately and have met expectations.
Exceeds Expectations- 5
You can expertly teach these concepts to others with ease.
You identified at least 1 controversy from the convention and explained the pros and cons to each side of the conflict as well as the compromise accurately.
You identified at least 2 controversies from the convention and explained the pros and cons to each side of the conflict as well as the compromise accurately.
You identified at least 3 controversies from the convention and explained the pros and cons to each side of the conflict as well as the compromise accurately.
You answered the essential question and explained why with supporting evidence for the controversy
You answered the essential question and explained why with supporting evidence for both controversies
You answered the essential question and explained why with supporting evidence for all 3 controversies
Your product is difficult to understand and has many grammatical errors.
Your product is easy to understand, appealing to the eye or creative, and has few grammatical errors.
Your product is easy to understand, appealing to the eye or creative, and has no to very few grammatical errors.
Your work is below-proficient. Please consider revising and adding to your work.
Your work demonstrates proficiency of information. You understand the information and can make connections between concepts.
Your work demonstrates you have mastery of the information. You could teach this to someone with ease.

Please make sure to do all 3 parts and make it in a speech format.