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Constitution Day
The United States Constitution was signed in 1787 by the members of the Constitutional Convention located in Philadelphia, PA. The Constitution, drafted and signed by the Founding Fathers, provided a national government and has been amended 27 times.
Deepen your students' understanding of civics and inspire them to be active participants in our democracy through Thinkfinity.org's Constitution Day resources. Constitution Day is celebrated on September 17, 2011.
- Japanese Americans & the U.S. Constitution - Explore the experiences of Japanese Americans who were placed in internment camps during World War II and how this relates to rights of citizens. (4-12)
- Constitution Day - Learn how the U.S. Constitution sets up our government, as defined in Articles 1-3. (6-8)
- Constitution Costs - Help students learn about the basic services provided for Americans as defined by the United States Constitution. (6-12)
- The Preamble to the Constitution: How Do You Make a More Perfect Union - Explore the purposes of the U.S. Constitution as explained in the Preamble of the Constitution. (3-5)
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LESSON PLANS
Balancing Three Branches at Once: Our System of Checks and Balances
EDSITEment | Lesson | Unit | 3 - 5
In this unit of four lessons, students use primary source documents to investigate of how the three branches of the American government can check and balance one another.
Constitution Costs
EconEdLink | Lesson | 6 - 12
This lesson helps students understand the basic services provided for Americans in the United States Constitution.
Constitution Day
iCivics | Lesson Plan | 6-8
Students learn how the U.S. Constitution sets up our government, as defined in Articles 1-3.
The Constitutional Convention: Four Founding Fathers You May Never Have Met
EDSITEment | Lesson | 6 - 8
This lesson contains four activities for students to examine the contributions and perspectives of some of the less-renowned of the Founding Fathers.
The First Amendment: What's Fair in a Free Country?
EDSITEment | Lesson | Unit | 3 - 5
In this unit of six lessons, students consider the limitations that have been placed on the First Amendment guarantee of "freedom of speech."
General George Washington, Military Leader
History Explorer | Lesson Plan | K-5
Use artifacts and a historical letter to discuss George Washington's leadership during the War of Independence and the qualities of great leaders.
In Defense of Liberty: The Magna Carta in the American Revolution
History Explorer | Lesson Plan | 9-12
Students use primary and secondary resources to discover the role the Magna Carta played in colonists' defense of their rights as Englishmen.
Magna Carta: Cornerstone of the U.S. Constitution
EDSITEment | Lesson | 9 - 12
In this lesson, students learn about Magna Carta, the document that served to lay the foundation for the U.S. Constitution.
The Preamble to the Constitution: How Do You Make a More Perfect Union
EDSITEment | Lesson Plan | 3-5
Explore the purposes of the U.S. Constitution as explained in the Preamble of the Constitution.
The President's Roles and Responsibilities: Understanding the President's Job
EDSITEment | Lesson Plan | K-2
Learn about the president's role as a citizen of democracy.
The Supreme Court: The Judicial Power of the United States
EDSITEment | Lesson Plan | 6-8
Students receive an introduction to the Supreme Court and learn basic facts by examining the United States Constitution.
