Florida Civics Lesson & Simulation: From the Articles to the Constitution (SS.7.CG.1.7)

What’s Inside:

• Complete lesson & simulation plan aligned to Florida standards
• Examination of major weaknesses of the Articles:
• No power to tax
• No power to regulate trade
• No power to enforce laws
• No executive or judicial branch
• Unanimous consent required for amendments
• Interactive simulation of state vs. national government challenges
• Guided discussion and reflection activities

Why It Helps:

• Makes the transition from the Articles to the Constitution tangible and relevant
• Strengthens student understanding of why strong governance matters
• Builds critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

How to Use It:

• In civics or U.S. history units on the Constitution
• For classroom simulations or gifted enrichment
• As a test prep tool for Florida Civics standards

Help students connect history to government problem-solving—download the Articles of Confederation to Constitution Simulation today!