A.P. American Government Lesson Plan - Klein Oak High School
   
Dates Wednesday, September 9, 2009
   
Topic Federalism
   
Objectives Students shall be able to:
  1. identify sovereignty in the American political system,
  2. explain how power is divided between state and national government,
  3. analyze the evolution of federalism, and
  4. define and explain dual federalism, "elastic" clause, nullification, grants-in-aid, categorical grants, revenue sharing, mandates, conditions of aid, block grants, entitlements, and devolution, and
  5. discuss the national convention events and processes.
   
Activities Discussion of Federalism from chapter 3 in the Wilson text. Watch video on Federalism and answer questions (Word or PDF).
   
Assessment Monitor and adjust to check understanding.
   
Assignments Read McCulloch v. Maryland (in the Cigler reader) and complete the corresponding assignment (Word or PDF). For Tuesday, read "The Devil in Devolution" (in the Cigler reader) and complete the corresponding assignment (Word or PDF).