"Rule-Breaker Rumble: Laws Unleashed!"

Week 1	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5
Activities	Constitution Day Celebration - Begin the project with a 'Constitution Day' celebration where students dress up as historical figures involved in the creation of the U.S. Constitution, exploring interactive stations that simulate key events and debates from the Constitutional Convention to spark curiosity and set the stage for deeper exploration of rules, laws, and their origins (45 min)	Understanding Rules and Laws - Discuss the essential question 'How do rules and laws shape our community and what happens when they are not followed?' and brainstorm examples from students' lives, emphasizing the importance of rules in maintaining order and fairness (15 min) Role-Playing Historical Figures - Students choose a historical figure from the Constitutional Convention to role-play, researching their perspectives and contributions using provided resources, fostering understanding of diverse viewpoints in law creation (30 min)	Exploring the U.S. Constitution - Facilitate a group reading and discussion of key excerpts from the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the origins and purposes of its provisions and how these reflect the values of the time (25 min) Reflection Journal - Students begin their daily reflection journals, writing about their understanding of rules and laws and sharing entries with a partner to receive feedback, encouraging articulation of thoughts and comprehension (20 min)	Creating a Classroom Constitution - Students collaborate to draft a 'Classroom Constitution,' applying principles learned from the U.S. Constitution to establish fair rules in their classroom, practicing collaboration and critique (30 min) Reflection Circle - Hold a reflection circle where each student shares how the process of creating the classroom constitution made them feel and what they learned about fairness and collaboration (15 min)	Finalizing the Classroom Constitution - Review and revise the 'Classroom Constitution' as a class, ensuring all voices are heard and agreed-upon rules are finalized (25 min) Preparation for Exhibition - Prepare for the 'Constitution Convention' exhibition by rehearsing role-play presentations and assembling reflection journals for display, showcasing students' understanding and insights (20 min)
Deliverables	1. A collaboratively created 'Classroom Constitution' outlining fair and agreed-upon rules. 2. Daily reflection journals documenting students' evolving understanding of rules and laws. 3. Role-play presentations as historical figures from the U.S. Constitution creation, shared during the 'Constitution Convention'.
Preparation	1. Prepare costumes or props for students to dress up as historical figures involved in the U.S. Constitution creation. 2. Set up interactive stations simulating key events and debates from the Constitutional Convention. 3. Gather materials for creating the 'Classroom Constitution', such as poster boards, markers, and construction paper. 4. Provide students with journals for daily reflections. 5. Arrange the classroom to accommodate the 'Constitution Convention' with space for presentations and audience seating. 6. Create role-play scripts or prompts to guide students in exploring perspectives of historical figures. 7. Compile age-appropriate resources about the U.S. Constitution and its historical context, such as picture books or short videos.

Activities

Constitution Day Celebration - Begin the project with a 'Constitution Day' celebration where students dress up as historical figures involved in the creation of the U.S. Constitution, exploring interactive stations that simulate key events and debates from the Constitutional Convention to spark curiosity and set the stage for deeper exploration of rules, laws, and their origins (45 min)

Understanding Rules and Laws - Discuss the essential question 'How do rules and laws shape our community and what happens when they are not followed?' and brainstorm examples from students' lives, emphasizing the importance of rules in maintaining order and fairness (15 min)

Role-Playing Historical Figures - Students choose a historical figure from the Constitutional Convention to role-play, researching their perspectives and contributions using provided resources, fostering understanding of diverse viewpoints in law creation (30 min)

Exploring the U.S. Constitution - Facilitate a group reading and discussion of key excerpts from the U.S. Constitution, focusing on the origins and purposes of its provisions and how these reflect the values of the time (25 min)

Reflection Journal - Students begin their daily reflection journals, writing about their understanding of rules and laws and sharing entries with a partner to receive feedback, encouraging articulation of thoughts and comprehension (20 min)

Creating a Classroom Constitution - Students collaborate to draft a 'Classroom Constitution,' applying principles learned from the U.S. Constitution to establish fair rules in their classroom, practicing collaboration and critique (30 min)

Reflection Circle - Hold a reflection circle where each student shares how the process of creating the classroom constitution made them feel and what they learned about fairness and collaboration (15 min)

Finalizing the Classroom Constitution - Review and revise the 'Classroom Constitution' as a class, ensuring all voices are heard and agreed-upon rules are finalized (25 min)

Preparation for Exhibition - Prepare for the 'Constitution Convention' exhibition by rehearsing role-play presentations and assembling reflection journals for display, showcasing students' understanding and insights (20 min)

Deliverables

1. A collaboratively created 'Classroom Constitution' outlining fair and agreed-upon rules.
2. Daily reflection journals documenting students' evolving understanding of rules and laws.
3. Role-play presentations as historical figures from the U.S. Constitution creation, shared during the 'Constitution Convention'.

Preparation

1. Prepare costumes or props for students to dress up as historical figures involved in the U.S. Constitution creation.
2. Set up interactive stations simulating key events and debates from the Constitutional Convention.
3. Gather materials for creating the 'Classroom Constitution', such as poster boards, markers, and construction paper.
4. Provide students with journals for daily reflections.
5. Arrange the classroom to accommodate the 'Constitution Convention' with space for presentations and audience seating.
6. Create role-play scripts or prompts to guide students in exploring perspectives of historical figures.
7. Compile age-appropriate resources about the U.S. Constitution and its historical context, such as picture books or short videos.