- Class
Constitution
- Use this printable to teach students the purpose of the U.S. Constitution.
Students will also analyze the language and meaning of the Preamble,
and then work in cooperative groups to write a class constitution.
- Citizenship
and the Constitution - To identify government officials and resources
on a local, state and national level. To demonstrate an understanding
of the government on a local, state and national level.
- Constitution:
Our Plan for Government - The constitution is the plan for government
in the United States. It can be divided into three main parts. Students
need to understand the importance of separation of powers, checks and
balances, and judicial review.
- Constitutional
Scavenger Hunt - A fun review activity.
- Concentration/Constitution
and Bill of Rights - The class will engage in a spirited competition
on the Constitution/Bill of Rights by trying to identify phrases connected
with the Constitution/ Bill of Rights.
- Federalism
and the Prevention of Abuse of Power in the US Federal Government
- Constitution and other other writings that helped to shape the government
of the United States. Students demonstrate understanding of the federal
government of the United States (Federalism, Democracy vs. Republic,
Rights vs. Freedoms) through regular formative assessments and a summative
assessment.
- Freedom
of Speech and Automatic Language: Examining the Pledge of Allegiance
- This lesson plan asks students to explore this rote learning and their
own right to freedom of speech by examining the Pledge of Allegiance
from a historical and personal perspective and in relationship to fictional
situations in novels they have read.
- Is
It Constitutional? - Students read constitutional amendments and
use the information to evaluate laws and actions.
- Laws,
Rights and Responsibilities - To assist in providing an opportunity
for third grade students to gain an introductory understanding of laws,
rights and responsibilities.
- Life,
Liberty, and the Pursuit of Limited Government - Students demonstrate
knowledge of the differences between limited and unlimited governments,
by writing a letter from the point of view of Thomas Jefferson to King
George III explaining why a constitutional democracy is better than
despotic royal tyranny.
- Mixed
Blessings - In this lesson, students will learn about the recent
federal appeals court decision finding the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional.
- Our
Government Scavenger Hunt - Students go on a paper scavenger hunt
to learn about the United States Constitution and government.
- Password
- The class will engage in a competition designed to increase vocabulary
literacy on the Constitution/Bill of Rights.
- Picking
and Choosing Rights - The following lesson teaches students about
how each of the rights guaranteed by the Constitution is important and
works with the others to protect us everyday.
- Power
to the People - In this lesson, students explore landmark Supreme
Court cases that have challenged the First Amendment right of the people
to assemble peaceably.
- Reorganizing
the Bill Of Rights - This lesson is a culminating activity to be
used at the end of a unit on the Bill of Rights.
- Role
Of The Government - What does one mean by the word "government?"
What first comes to mind might be the United States Capitol in Washington
D.C., your state capitol, or even your local city hall. Others may interpret
government as being the elected officials (president, congressmen and
congresswomen, state representatives, mayors, and councilmen) that represent
it. Many others see law enforcement officers and the rules and regulations
they enforce as being government.
- That's
Not Fair! Examining Civil Liberties With the U.S. Supreme Court -
In this lesson, high school students work in groups to explore the issue
of civil liberties by conducting Internet research on related court
cases of their choosing.
- The
Constitution: Our Plan for Government - The constitution is the
plan for government in the United States. It can be divided into three
main parts. Students need to understand the importance of separation
of powers, checks and balances, and judicial review.
- The
First (and Last) Words - In this lesson, students understand how
various issues regarding restrictions on the Internet are impacted by
the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
- The
First Day of Class - Many students do not understand the basic philosphy
of having government in our lives and also the many area's of our society
that need a government, including school. This activity will show students
that yes, government is a part of our lives and it does serve many useful
functions.
- US
Constitution - Discuss the powers assigned to the President, by
the Constitution.
- United
States Constitution Power Grab Game - To encourage students to comprehend
these points of emphasis and relate them to the study of the three branches
of our federal government. Several activities are described.
- We
The People - Why do we need a government? Lesson introduces the
basic concept of the "natural rights" philosophy. After the
students recognize a need for government and rules, the students will
be asked to think about the benefits and problems of living in a "state
of nature" where there are no laws or government.
- We
the People - In this lesson, students consider the main concepts
of the Preamble of the United States Constitution and learn about Constitution
Day, a new national holiday. They then research different issues explored
in the Constitution which have both historic and modern connections
and write articles for a class newspaper honoring Constitution Day.
- What
Are My Rights? Exploring and Writing About the Constitution - Studying
the Constitution can seem less than vital to students who are most interested
in issues that directly affect them.
- Which
Freedom? - This activity allows students to understand the importance
of civil liberties and the events that led to inclusion of one of these
civil liberties in the U.S.Constitution. Students explore individual
responsibilites associated with that freedom.
- Who
Has Power? - Students analyze the Constitution and design a crossword
puzzle which correctly associates specific legal powers with specific
groups or individuals within government.
- You
and the U.S. Constitution - To understand why people who work and
play together need to follow rules; and how these rules are developed.
- Your
Own Classroom Court - This activity is meant for teachers who would
like to allow their students to have a more active role in setting classroom
rules, in decision-making, and as a means of settling differences.
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