The Purpose of Government | Interactive Lesson | Social Contract & US Preamble
Why do people agree to laws and leaders in the first place?
This interactive lesson takes grades 6-8 from the state of nature through Hobbes and Locke, the social contract, natural rights, consent of the governed, and the six purposes in the US Constitution’s Preamble. A mini-game is built into the lesson so students play through the content between readings and tasks. No prep beyond a short hook and exit ticket - both are included in the pacing guide.
One class passcode opens the PastPort portal. Student and teacher passcodes are separate.
Device down or left at home? Use the printables as a backup.
Who this is for
- Grades 6-8 civics / US government foundations units
- Teachers introducing why government exists before systems of power and the Constitution
- Chromebooks, tablets, 1:1 devices, or classroom computers
- Sub plans and no-prep digital days
What's included
- Interactive online lesson on pastportclass.com
- Close reading: The Purpose of Government and the Social Contract
- Student worksheet (vocabulary, multiple choice, short constructed response)
- Interactive + printable vocabulary flashcards
- Primary Source Lab
- 4 bonus readings with answer keys (Hobbes & Leviathan; Locke & liberty; Six Preamble promises in daily life; quarantine power)
- Pacing guide and full teacher answer keys
- Color printables via Save to PDF
- Separate student and teacher passcodes
Subjects: Civics
Standards: CCSS RH.6-8.1, CCSS RH.6-8.2, CCSS RH.6-8.7
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The Purpose of Government | Interactive Lesson | Social Contract & US Preamble
Why do people agree to laws and leaders in the first place?
This interactive lesson takes grades 6-8 from the state of nature through Hobbes and Locke, the social contract, natural rights, consent of the governed, and the six purposes in the US Constitution’s Preamble. A mini-game is built into the lesson so students play through the content between readings and tasks. No prep beyond a short hook and exit ticket - both are included in the pacing guide.
One class passcode opens the PastPort portal. Student and teacher passcodes are separate.
Device down or left at home? Use the printables as a backup.
Who this is for
- Grades 6-8 civics / US government foundations units
- Teachers introducing why government exists before systems of power and the Constitution
- Chromebooks, tablets, 1:1 devices, or classroom computers
- Sub plans and no-prep digital days
What's included
- Interactive online lesson on pastportclass.com
- Close reading: The Purpose of Government and the Social Contract
- Student worksheet (vocabulary, multiple choice, short constructed response)
- Interactive + printable vocabulary flashcards
- Primary Source Lab
- 4 bonus readings with answer keys (Hobbes & Leviathan; Locke & liberty; Six Preamble promises in daily life; quarantine power)
- Pacing guide and full teacher answer keys
- Color printables via Save to PDF
- Separate student and teacher passcodes
Subjects: Civics
Standards: CCSS RH.6-8.1, CCSS RH.6-8.2, CCSS RH.6-8.7
Product Details
Grade Levels: Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Subject: Social Sciences
Subject Topics: Social Sciences - Civics & Citizenship
Resource Type: Worksheets, Assessments, Flash Cards, Teacher Manuals, Marking Guides, Lessons, Games, Other
Number of Pages: 52
Teacher Answer Key: Yes
File Formats Included:
PDF
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ZIP
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Other
Curriculum Alignment
Framework: Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
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