This special day is coming soon!
On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by thirty-nine brave men who changed the course of history.
Below, you will find resources to enhance learning about our U.S. Constitution. In parentheses you will find the grade appropriate level.
Part 1: Celebrating our Nations Birthday (K-2)
James Madison is writing a letter to wife explaining how the Constitution was created.
Part 2: Handprint Flag (K-2)
After, watching and discussing the Constitution Day slideshow. Have students create a handprint flag.
Part 3: I am a Responsible Citizen (K-2)
Use the sentence stem . . . I am a responsible citizen when...
Using Vocaroo, students record their response. Choose the QR code option to print and display on their handprint flag.
I'm Just a Bill Video
Schoolhouse Rock Youtube video
The Preamble
Schoolhouse Rock Youtube video
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution
TeacherTube video
Song to go with video.
Voting Rights Game (4-5)
Objective: To correctly answer questions, allowing your character to take their places at the polls. The first player to move all of his or her characters to the polls wins the game.
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Which Founding Father are You Like? (5)
Answer 11 questions to find your hidden identity!
Click {here} to find your hidden identity.
Extending the lesson - Making Connections
Once, students have gone through the 11 questions, have student select a current issue is important to today. Describe how your founding father might address this issue?
Click {here} for the recording sheet for students.
Be sure to have students make a copy and save to their drive.
Click {here} to find your hidden identity.
Extending the lesson - Making Connections
Once, students have gone through the 11 questions, have student select a current issue is important to today. Describe how your founding father might address this issue?
Click {here} for the recording sheet for students.
Be sure to have students make a copy and save to their drive.
