The Declaration of Independence.
Students see the development of the Declaration as both an historical process and a writing process through role play, creative writing, an introduction to some important documents and a review of historic events.

A More Perfect Union.
Students explain the purposes of the U.S. Constitution as identified in the Preamble to the Constitution. Identify fundamental values and principles as they are expressed in the Preamble.

Know Your Rights?
Students read scenarios describing situations in which individual rights are in jeopardy. For each example student decide which amendment is involved, which rights are being violated and what is the right thing to do according to The Bill of Rights?

Conflicting Opinions
This lesson describes some conflicting points of view of leading Framers about the Constitution. Most of the delegates argued for the adoption of the Constitution, although many had reservations about all or parts of it. The position of one of these Framers, George Mason, is explored in detail. You also will examine Benjamin Franklin's statement in defense of the Constitution.

U.S. Constitution and Amendments.
The students will begin to learn about our framework for government and examine the actual document and see its direct impact on their lives.

The Constitution Behind Closed Doors.
These activities will promote investigation, research and debate. Through the process of simulation, students gain insight into the special interests delegates brought to the convention and the compromises made in order to form the most revolutionary document on the history of the world.

Power Grab Game.
Students learn the Constitutional basis of the separation of powers and the powers held by each of the three branches of government.
 

Interactive United States Constitution

The Library of Congress preserves a collection of more than 120 million items, more than two-thirds of which are in media other than books. These include the largest map, film and television collections in the world.

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Documents of the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention

Searchable Federalist Papers. Search the Federalist Papers for key concepts. 

Everything that you've ever wanted to know about the U.S. Constitution is only a click away! This site is dedicated to providing students of all kinds with knowledge of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights

The Library of Congress preserves a collection of more than 120 million items, more than two-thirds of which are in media other than books. These include the largest map, film and television collections in the world.

The National Constitution Center  was established by Congress to increase awareness and understanding of the US Constitution, the Constitution's history, and the Constitution's relevance to our daily lives so that all of us -- "We the People" -- will better understand and exercise our rights and our responsibilities.

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