september 17, 2020

Created by James Bryan

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for

South Carolina Teachers

September 17 2020

Web Lesson Sites for Research Activities Lesson Plans amp Games

on the United States Constitution

Site Focused Grade Bands Description Web Address

Constitution Day ElementaryMiddleHigh This is the official site for the celebration of Constitution Day The site shows the Constitution the Amendments and all of the Founding Fathers

httpwwwconstitutiondaycom

Constitution Facts ElementaryMiddleHigh

ConstitutionFactscom provides a series of free educational resources and Internet links to help educators comply with the new federal regulation requiring the development of student celebration of US Constitution Day on September 17th of each year You can participate in the poster contest and your students can order individual free copies of the Constitution and you can order copies for a very low cost

httpswwwconstitutiondaycc

US Department of Education

ElementaryMiddleHigh

The US Department of Education created this site to assist in planning Constitution Day programs There are links to Web sites that contain materials that can be publicly accessed for general use or for use as teaching materials in the classroom

httpswww2edgovpolicyfundguidconstitutiondayhtml httpswww2edgovfreefeaturesconstitution-dayhtml

National Endowment for the Humanities

ElementaryMiddleHigh This site from the National Endowment for the Humanities contains lessons for teachers as well as materials for families and students

httpsedsitementnehgovconstitution-dayteachers

Know It All (SCETV) ElementaryMiddleHigh

This is a site created by SCETV to support Constitution Day for South Carolina students and educators The site does have information on their programs that support the day

httpknowitallorgcollectionsconstitution-day

The Charters of Freedom

ElementaryMiddleHigh This section of the National Archives shows our founding documents and founders providing lots of information for students

httpwwwarchivesgovexhibitscharters

iCivics ElementaryMiddleHigh Meet your Constitution Day education requirement with this free and engaging lesson plan This interactive lesson gives students a quick snapshot of the Constitution

httpswwwicivicsorgteacherslesson-plansconstitution-daygclid=Cj0KCQjwy8f6BRC7ARIsAPIXOjhFbxE29xEa5gr


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including the purpose of each article the powers of the three branches how a bill becomes a law and the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances

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Annenberg Classroom ElementaryMiddleHigh

The Annenberg Classroom has a wide variety of resources for all educators to use in their classrooms to explore the United States Constitution Their site includes videos training lessons etc in their areas

Constitution Guide Supreme Court Cases Browse Topics Explore by Media Type Educate Teaching the Constitution Lesson Plans

httpswwwannenbergclassroomorgteaching-the-constitution

National Archives Constitution Day

ElementaryMiddleHigh The National Archives and Records Administration celebrate Constitution Day providing activities lesson plans and information

httpwwwarchivesgoveducationlessonsconstitution-day

National Constitution Center


The National Constitution Center created this section to help teachers teach the Constitution and other civic-related topics to students of all ages On the Interactive Constitution pages constitutional experts interact with each other to explore the Constitutionrsquos history and what it means today PLUS this site has a new piece Constitution Hall Pass that is a streaming video that helps bring this day to life for students

httpconstitutioncenterorg

Center for Civic Education

ElementaryMiddleHigh The Center post lessons at their web site in for celebrating this day There are new materials on this site and they have lesson by grade level

httpnewcivicedorgresourcescurriculumconstitution-day-and-citizenship-day

Mount Vernon ElementaryMiddleHigh

The US Constitution contains many complicated ideas and concepts that can be hard for students to grasp The resources below leverage the strong imagery of Mount Vernons video A More Perfect Union George Washington and the Making of the Constitution to help connect the concepts that shaped our nations government in order to reach students in new ways

httpwwwmountvernonorgeducationfor-teachersdigital-resources-for-your-classroomteaching-the-constitutionutm_source=Mount+Vernonamputm_campaign=7041cc8378-EDU_AUG_Monthly8_24_2017amputm_medium=emailamputm_term=0_0a9fb91d40-7041cc8378-232484405ampmc_cid=7041cc8378ampmc_eid=85ba2d3e8f


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ABA ndash Constitution Day ElementaryMiddleHigh To celebrate the theme and provide support to education the American Bar Association has a site that has lessons landmark cases discussion started etc for teachers

httpswwwamericanbarorggroupspublic_educationprogramsconstitution_day

Library of Congress MiddleHigh

The National Library of Congress also maintains a web site for materials on American history there is a section on civics and government PLUS lessons are searchable by STATE and GRADE LEVEL The second is a page with primary sources on the Constitution

httpswwwlocgovlawhelpcommemorative-observationsconstitution-dayphp

httpwwwlocgovteachersclassroommaterialsprimarysourcesetsconstitution

Bill of Rights Institute ElementaryMiddleHigh Lesson plans resources etc and a Teacher Contest There is a wealth of activities to celebrate this day or use other days Plus there will be a live broadcast for the day

httpsbillofrightsinstituteorgconstitutionday

The US Constitution Government Games amp Activities for Kids

Elementary Games

The site provides online games and activities for students in grades 1 through 7 that engage students in learning about the Constitution

httpwartgamescomthemesgovernmentconstitutionhtml

Constitution USA ElementaryMiddleHigh

Games

Test your knowledge of the US Constitution Play iCivicsrsquo Power Play Branches of Power and Do I Have a Right games and take the citizenship quiz to find out if you could pass a US citizenship test

httpwwwpbsorgtptconstitution-usa-peter-sagalconstitution-games

Quizzes - Constitution of the USA

ElementaryMiddleHigh Games amp Quizzes

This site contains 30 gamesquizzes on the U S Constitution They are rated as to their difficulty

httpwwwfuntriviacomquizzesworldus_lawconstitution_of_the_usahtml

New York Times Constitution Day Planning Guide


The New York Times Learning Network and the American Democracy Project asked colleges and universities across America how they planned to observe the holiday This guide is a compilation of their planning suggestions and programming ideas as well as resources for a meaningful and successful Constitution Day

httpwwwnytimescomrefcollegecollegespecial2coll-constitutionday-printhtml

K-12 ElementaryMiddleHigh

To support teachers in implementing the celebration of Constitution Day K-12 assembled a list of links to websites that provide a variety of activities ranging from games primary sources and videos

httpwwwk12comconstitution-dayhtml

Scholastic Constitution Day

IntermediateMiddle

This Scholastic web page was created for teachers and provides

Lesson Plans (4) Classroom Constitutions (2) Online Learning Activities (2) Writing Prompts (1)

httpswwwscholasticcomteacherscollectionsteaching-contentconstitution-day


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History of the Constitution (11) Interviews (6)

The Constitution for Kids

ElementaryMiddleHigh The site provides facts about the Constitution for students at different age ranges

httpwwwusconstitutionnetconstkidsKhtml

Constitutional Rights Foundation

ElementaryMiddleHigh This is a web site that provides lessons for teachers to use There are also PowerPoints that you can purchase

httpwwwcrf-usaorgconstitution-dayconstitution-day-lesson-plans-kindergarten-middle-and-high-schoolhtml

Rasmussen College ElementaryMiddleHigh This is a site set up as a portal to other sites with lessons interviews presentations activities etc on the Constitution for teachers to use for Constitution Day

httpsguidesrasmusseneduconstitutiondayactivities

A ndash Z Teacher Stuff Elementary MiddleHigh This site has lesson plans but more importantly for young students it has printables These include coloring activities that you can do with younger students

httpthemesatozteacherstuffcom182constitution-day-constitution-week-activities

The Holiday Zone Elementary MiddleHigh There are some good printables that you can use in your classrooms on this page This is especially good for elementary or lower level classes

httpwwwtheholidayzonecomconstitutionprintablehtml


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Contests for

Constitution Day

Contest Due Date Description Web Address

Constitution Day Student Poster Design Contest

Postmarked by October 2 20202

Twelfth Annual US Constitution Day Poster Contest for students an international contest promoted exclusively through the Internet To compete the contest invites K-12 entrants (including homeschoolers) to celebrate Constitution Day (Sept 17) by designing a poster showing how they benefited from the freedoms embodied in the US Constitution The first 100 entrants receive a free pocket constitution book with the contest winners receiving additional prizes To learn more download the Poster Design Contest entry form go to the website

httpswwwconstitutionfactscomsection=postercontestamppage=contestcfm

Bill of Rights Institute Teacher Contest

Information coming soon

Details not available at this time will be posted soon httpsbillofrightsinstituteorgconstitutiondayteacher-

contest

Constituting American Details vary by

grade level

Constituting American has several contests for different grade bands Elementary students may submit a Poem or Holiday Card Middle School Students may submit Essay STEM Song or PSA

All entries that utilize copyrighted music film clips or photos MUST obtain the proper licensing permissions IN ADVANCE of submitting the entry in order to be considered

High School Students may submit Essay Song STEM Short film or PSA All entries that utilize copyrighted music film clips or photos MUST obtain the proper licensing permissions IN ADVANCE of submitting the entry in order to be considered

Contest rules and due dates are available through their web site Most require parent cooperation and approval

httpsconstitutingamericaorgcontest-categoriestoggle-id-1

Constitution Day Virtual Contest

September 17 2020 1200 pm ndash

100 pm

Please join the Center for Civic and Community Engagement (CCCE) for a virtual contest to celebrate US Constitution Day 2020 on September 17 2020 from 12 to 1 pm Participants will be randomly selected for door prizes including entering for a chance to win $100 visa card grand prize That is all the information that I can find on this contest

httpslive-timely-4jepdssgmctimelyeventconstitution-day-virtual-contest


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Childrenrsquos Books on the U S Constitution

Title Author Discussion

Shh Were Writing the Constitution Jean Fritz This book humorously chronicles the hot summer of 1787 where fifty-five delegates from thirteen states huddled together in the strictest secrecy in Philadelphia to draw up the constitution of the United States at the Constitutional Convention Ages 7-11

If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution

Elizabeth Levy Joan Holub

This book takes you behind the locked doors of Philadelphias State House during the history-making summer of 1787 You will meet the key delegates and find out what is going on at the Constitutional Convention Ages 9-12

We the Kids The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States

David Catrow We the Kids follows three youngsters and one dog as they get ready for a camping adventure and their story is told through the Preamble Ages 5-10

C is for Constitution Baby Professor

A nationrsquos constitution represents the laws that must be followed Constitutions depend on the kind of government prevalent in a nation This book will give you a deeper understanding of what the constitution is and what it is not Reading learning resources on your own will help influence your ability to absorb information on your own pace

My Senator and Me Edward Kennedy David Small

In My Senator and Me Senator Edward Kennedy tells a story about himself working to pass an education reform bill from the perspective of his dog Splash My Senator and Me succeeds both in entertaining kids and introducing them to what Congress is and what congressmen and congresswomen do It includes enough details about Splashrsquos antics to entertain and not too many to distract kids from following the story about what is happening to the education bill Ages 5-amp Up

George Did It Suzanne Tripp Jurmain Larry Day

In this wonderful and extremely engaging story Jurmain describes George Washingtonrsquos reticence to become the first president of the United States Jurmain sneaks in quite a bit of information about the events surrounding the writing of the US Constitution without interrupting the flow of the story Ages 6 amp Up

The US Constitution and You Syl Sobel

All elementary school students learn about the history of the US Constitution when they first begin social studies This book is different It tells boys and girls about the great American document itself--explaining exactly what the Constitution does as well as how it affects and protects people today Age 7 amp Up

More Perfect Union Giulio Maestro Betsy Maestro

With accurate historical information this easy-to-understand book tells why and how the Constitution of the United States was created A More Perfect Union includes a map and back matter with a table of dates and a summary of the Articles of the Constitution Age 7 amp Up

Finish the Fight The Brave and Revolutionary Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote

New to this list Veronica Chambers

Who was at the forefront of womens right to vote We know a few famous names like Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton but what about so many others from diverse backgroundsmdashblack Asian Latinx Native American and moremdashwho helped lead the fight for suffrage On the hundredth anniversary of the historic win for womens rights its time to celebrate the names and stories of the women whose stories have yet to be told Grades 3-7


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For Which We Stand How Our Government Works and Why It Matters

New to this list Jeff Foster

This book is a comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like What is the Constitution What are the branches of the government What is the Electoral College What are the political parties What are the different responsibilities of the city state and federal governments Grades 3-7

One Vote Two Votes I Vote You Vote New to this list

Bonnie Worth Written in simple rhyme this Cat in the Hats Learning Library Book introduces early readers to the concept and practice of votingmdashwith a focus on the American Presidency Grades K-3

What Is the Constitution New to this list

Patricia Brennan Demuth

Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the hotly fought issues--those between Northern and Southern States big states and little ones--and the key players such as James Madison Alexander Hamilton and George Washington who suffered through countless revisions to make the Constitution happen Grades 3-7

What Can a Citizen Do New to this list

Dave Eggers This book dives into our roles as citizens within the government It focuses on what it means to be a citizen and what that affects PreSchool - Kindergarten

Everyone Counts New to this list


Using numbers as its backdrop Everyone Counts A Citizens Number Book gives an entertaining educational tour through Americas system of government Quick How many justices sit on the Supreme Court Or how many branches of government make up our particular democracy Starting with the Constitution (Number 1 of course) to amendments passed thus far (27) to the number of senators in the Senate (100) Everyone Counts explains the processes people and history of our government Grades 3-7

The US Constitution (How America Works) New to this list

Marcia Amidon Lusted

Learn how the US Constitution established the American government and what this document means for modern Americans Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars detailed photographs informational diagrams a table of contents a phonetic glossary sources for further research an index and an introduction to the author Grades 3-6

How to Read the Constitution--and Why New to this list

Kim Wehle

This invaluable resource includes the Constitution in its entirety and covers nearly every significant aspect of the text from the powers of the President and how the three branches of government are designed to hold each other accountable to what it means to have individual rightsmdashincluding free speech the right to bear arms the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures and the right to an abortion Finally the book explains why it has never been more important than now for all Americans to know how our Constitution worksmdashand why if we donrsquot step in to protect it now we could lose its protections forever

The Constitution for Babies New to this list

DK

This book introduces young children to the Founding Fathers and their mission to create a new country where no single person had too much power over everyone else Little readers are guided through their journey from the founding of the nation in 1776 to the creation of the US Constitution and the amendments in the years that followed Simple age-appropriate text explains how government works and why it was designed in this way Age 5 amp Up


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Founding Fables Laurie Cockerell

A unique and colorful conservative childrens book Founders Fables helps families explain Americas most treasured values through the use of ten simple fables These stories address the principles of the Founding Fathers and the concept of limited government through the use of funny and memorable characters Each story written in rhyme begins with a quote from one of our founders and is followed by age-appropriate discussion questions and a short art activity to inspire the child to an even deeper understanding Topics addressed within the stories include self-reliance national debt pork barrel spending socialism eminent domain free speech and government intervention in business and private lives Ages 5 amp Up

We the People The Constitution of the United States Chris Spier

We the People makes the Constitution fun and approachable for children Spier gives the historical facts behind the writing of the document while his colorful and realistic illustrations depict scenes of past and present American life A joyful celebration of the people whose leaders created the Constitution--Booklist starred review Age 7 amp Up

Building a New Nation An Interactive American Revolution Adventure

Allison Lassieur

Vivid storytelling and authentic dialogue bring American history to life and place readers in the shoes of real people who experienced some of the most pivotal moments of the end of the American Revolution The Founders begin drafting the Constitution of the United States Readers dive into this history and make choices throughout that affect the outcome of the story Scenarios are developed and lead up to choices which the readers take to control the direction of the character and story This format creates a unique and powerful experience for readers as they face the challenges and decisions that real people encountered Grades 3-7

Unite or Die How Thirteen States Became a Nation Jacqueline Jule

The children of Forest Lake Elementary School trod the boards in a dramatic reenactment of how the United States Constitution came to be After the Revolution the young United States was anything but united The states acted like thirteen separate countries with their own governments laws and currencies It took bravery smarts and a lot of compromises to create a workable system of government under the new constitution Grades 2-7

Drafting the Constitution Weighing Evidence to Draw Sound Conclusions

Kristin Eck Drafting the Constitution Weighing evidence to draw sound conclusions Age 5-8

Constitution Translated for Kids Kathy Travis Constitution Translated for Kids is a simple translation of the entire US Constitution written at the 5th grade level with the original 1787 text alongside a translation in the first ever side-by-side look at our most supreme legal and political document Age 11 amp up

Founders The 39 Stories Behind the US Constitution

Dennis Brindell Fradin

This is the stories of the men behind the Constitution are as powerful as the nation it created Ages 12 amp Up

Our Constitution (I Know America) Linda Carlson Johnson

The book is from the beginning of the Constitution to the present age and explains the hows whys and whos of everything involved in the development of our Constitution Ages 5-8

The Constitution of the United States (True Books) Christine Taylor-Butler

Ideal for todays young investigative reader each A True Book includes lively sidebars a glossary and index plus a comprehensive To Find Out More section listing books organizations and Internet sites Age 7 amp Up


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The United States Constitution A Round Table Comic Graphic Adaptation

Nadja Baer

Round Table Comics adaptation of the supreme law of the United States of America created by the team at Round Table Companies includes 100 of the original text from the Constitution as well as a narrative to communicate the concepts from one of historys most important documents Graphic Novel

Declaring Freedom A Look at the Declaration of Independence the Bill of Rights and the Constitution

Gwenyth Swain This book discusses how government works Ages 9-12

We the People The Story of Our Constitution Lynn Cheney This is the story of the writing of the Constitution This is a great book to introduce children to the history behind the Constitution with engaging facts interesting vocabulary and lots of information Ages 8-11

Founders Fables Laurie Cockerell A full-color childrens book Ten fables address principles of the Founding Fathers followed by discussion questions and an art activity Age 7 amp Up

George Did It Suzanne Tripp Jurmain amp Larry Day

In this wonderful and extremely engaging story Jurmain describes George Washingtonrsquos reticence to become the first president of the United States Jurmain sneaks in quite a bit of information about the events surrounding the writing of the US Constitution without interrupting the flow of the story Age 6 amp Up

My Senator and Me Edward Kennedy

This book tells a story about Kennedy working to pass an education reform bill from the perspective of his dog Splash My Senator and Me succeeds both in entertaining kids and introducing them to what Congress is and what congressmen and congresswomen do It includes enough details about Splashrsquos antics to entertain and not too many to distract kids from following the story about what is happening to the education bill Age 6 amp Up

Our Constitution Rocks Juliet Turner

This book is a unique look at our founding document and makes it relevant to kids today Our Constitution Rocks is for a new generation a reminder of what it means to have a voice and live free So come along and discover America s Constitution Learn how those guys in wigs came up with some of the best ideas ever It still matters to kids today Age 8 amp Up

The United States Constitution A Graphic Adaptation Jonathan Hennessey

The United States Constitution A Graphic Adaptation uses the art of illustrated storytelling to breathe life into our nations cornerstone principles Simply put it is the most enjoyable and groundbreaking way to read the governing document of the United States Spirited and visually witty it roves article by article amendment by amendment to get at the meaning background and enduring relevance of the law of the land Grades 6-11

Elizabeth Leads the Way Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote

Tanya Lee Stone

The biography of an inspiring figure in the Womenrsquos Suffrage Movement Elizabeth Cady Stanton In this biography Stone describes Elizabeth Cady Stantonrsquos early recognition that women were not being treated fairly under the law and explains the origins of the Womenrsquos Suffrage Movement Elizabeth Leads the Way can be used to help teach kids about the right to vote and the 19th Amendmentrsquos prohibition against denying women the right to vote Age 6 amp Up

The U S Constitution Norman Pearl Itrsquos 1787 and a handful of men are about to sign the United States Constitution In a few minutes a newly free country will have a set of rules made by the people for the people Join lawmaker James Madison as he picks up a pen and makes history Age 5 amp Up


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The Bill of Rights Norman Pearl Which freedoms do Americans hold most dear The Bill of Rights is a list of important freedoms shared by everyone in the United States Join President James Madison to find out how the Bill of Rights came to be Also discover what it means to people today Age 5 amp Up

The Constitution Marilyn Prolman From the Cornerstones of Freedom Series Ages 9-12

The Bill of Rights R Conrad Stein From the Cornerstones of Freedom Series Ages 9-12

Books amp Activity Books

for Teachers

Title Description Carson Dellosa Understanding the US Constitution - Activity Book Grade Level 5-8

Bring the Constitution to life with these reproducible questions activities and trial tests Teach about the government the Articles and the Amendments 112 pages Grades 5-8 Age 7 amp Up

USA Constitution Activity Book - Dover Childrens Activity Books

Solve the puzzles to discover fun facts about the U S Constitution These mazes secret codes crosswords and other puzzles offer an entertaining way to learn about the Constitution the foundation of the supreme law of the United States Thirty-four challenges reveal significant facts such as who signed the Constitution where and when the delegates gathered how the document made the United States into a nation and other fascinating historical details Includes solutions Grades 3-8

Celebrating Constitution Day Grades K-3 Introduce students to the Constitution engage students in civics and the history of the government and learn how the Constitution is a living document that shapes all American lives Grades K-3

The Constitution of the United States Early America - Building Fluency Through Readers Theater

John Russell is a young man who enters the highly guarded Pennsylvania State House just as the delegates are debating about a Constitution for the United States John Russells story is told in The Constitution of the United States The Foundation of Our Government where he is given the opportunity to assist the delegates George Washington praises him for the work he does and James Madison gives him a very special gift Grades 3-5

You Decide Applying the Bill of Rights to Real Cases Grades 6-12+

This 144-page student book is used with the You Decide teachers guidendashsold separatelyndashto teach students about the Bill of Rights Students learn the first 8 amendments (Bill of Rights) to the Constitution and then act as US Supreme Court judges Students acquire an in depth understanding of the Bill of Rights by

Learning each of the first 8 amendments to the US Constitution Reading real court cases involving each amendment Judging each case based on their knowledge of the relevant amendment and the facts of the case Comparing their ruling with the ruling of the US Supreme Court

Grades 6-12


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Movies Depicting Aspects of the United States Constitution

The movies listed below are only a partial list Irsquom sure we can add many more This is a beginning for the list PLEASE remember that a teacher should first preview a movie to make sure it is appropriate for hisher students at their grade level

Title Date Description

Authors of Liberty Writing the US Constitution 1937 Depiction of the Founding Fathers as they create the Constitution of the United States of America

Mr Smith Goes to Washington 1939 A naive man is appointed to fill a vacancy in the US Senate His plans promptly collide with political corruption but he doesnt back down

The Right of the People 1986 After a horrific shooting incident a small town votes to allow a mass arming of the citizenry

George Washington II The Forging of a Nation 1986 This is part of a three-part mini-series on George Washington This part deals with the founding of United States

This Is American Charlie Brown The Birth of the Constitution 1988 Linus organizes the Peanuts characters to keep Independence Hall clean and functioning during the Constitutional Convention They are able to watch some of the debates as they go about their duties

A More Perfect Union 1989 This is an American feature film dramatizing the events of the Constitutional Convention

John Adams A Mini-Series 2008 The life of one of the USAs Founding Fathers its second President and his role in the nations first 50 years

Let me also recommend a site with lessons on the movies Teach with the Movies

httpwwwteachwithmoviesorgus-history-culture-subject-listhtm2

Documentaries on the United States Constitution


The Constitution Project

The Constitution Project seeks to make this central document and the ideas and struggles that shaped it

accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds The series explores the conflicts that have not only formed the Constitution but have influenced how we understand and interpret it Episodes of the series cover topics ranging from racial equality to the separation of powers from judicial review to immigrantsrsquo rights and gender equality They have traced the passage of a bill through Congress and the White House and explored the role that juries play in our legal system But most of all they have told the stories of the individuals who have fought to guarantee everyone in America has the rights we enjoy each and every day

httpswwwtheconstitutionprojectcom


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APPs for Mobile Devises

Below are APPs that may be downloaded to mobile devises to study the Constitution

APP Appearance Description

Authors of Liberty Writing the US Constitution

The main screen lets you search the contents of the app and gives quick access to each of the main sections

US Constitution and other historic documents Founding Fathers Fascinating Facts US Supreme Court

U S Constitution

This application provides one of the greatest collections of US Historical Documents ever made available on a mobile device The application is designed to help you learn about the US history in an easy and fun way Documents are presented in an easy to read user interface with a capability to easily search what you are looking for

Top 100 USA Historical Document

In app form are the TOP 100 most popular Historical Documents in American History Arranged in order of popularity history buffs and readers alike will enjoy reading the documents which helped form the nation of America

The US Constitution - Flash Card Trivia

US Constitution Flash Card Trivia is an easy-to-use flash card reference suitable for all ages and backgrounds This reference contains 150 detailed questions and answers on constitutional history facts and events You can also keep track of your favorite questionsanswers as well as take notes

Constitution by KIDS DISCOVER

Kids will learn all about the battle to write ratify and enforce the Constitution as they delve into this critical issue in American History Take an in-depth look at the ratification struggle learn about the Bill of Rights and discover how amendments are proposed and incorporated into legislation The reading level is Upper Elementary and Middle School


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including the purpose of each article the powers of the three branches how a bill becomes a law and the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances

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Annenberg Classroom ElementaryMiddleHigh

The Annenberg Classroom has a wide variety of resources for all educators to use in their classrooms to explore the United States Constitution Their site includes videos training lessons etc in their areas

Constitution Guide Supreme Court Cases Browse Topics Explore by Media Type Educate Teaching the Constitution Lesson Plans

httpswwwannenbergclassroomorgteaching-the-constitution

National Archives Constitution Day

ElementaryMiddleHigh The National Archives and Records Administration celebrate Constitution Day providing activities lesson plans and information

httpwwwarchivesgoveducationlessonsconstitution-day

National Constitution Center


The National Constitution Center created this section to help teachers teach the Constitution and other civic-related topics to students of all ages On the Interactive Constitution pages constitutional experts interact with each other to explore the Constitutionrsquos history and what it means today PLUS this site has a new piece Constitution Hall Pass that is a streaming video that helps bring this day to life for students

httpconstitutioncenterorg

Center for Civic Education

ElementaryMiddleHigh The Center post lessons at their web site in for celebrating this day There are new materials on this site and they have lesson by grade level

httpnewcivicedorgresourcescurriculumconstitution-day-and-citizenship-day

Mount Vernon ElementaryMiddleHigh

The US Constitution contains many complicated ideas and concepts that can be hard for students to grasp The resources below leverage the strong imagery of Mount Vernons video A More Perfect Union George Washington and the Making of the Constitution to help connect the concepts that shaped our nations government in order to reach students in new ways

httpwwwmountvernonorgeducationfor-teachersdigital-resources-for-your-classroomteaching-the-constitutionutm_source=Mount+Vernonamputm_campaign=7041cc8378-EDU_AUG_Monthly8_24_2017amputm_medium=emailamputm_term=0_0a9fb91d40-7041cc8378-232484405ampmc_cid=7041cc8378ampmc_eid=85ba2d3e8f


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