This is a bundle of resources to use for a Constitution Unit. There are 13 Resources.
Talk, Read, Talk, Write - The Amendment Process
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This product utilizes the Talk, Read, Talk, Write teaching strategy to get students talking, reading, and writing about the Amendment Process. There are 4 parts to this lesson. Students will first talk in partners or groups about a topic related to the Amendment Process. Students will then read 3 paragraphs about the Amendment Process and answers some questions. Students will then discuss a question related to the Amendment Process. Finally, students will reflect and write on a topic related to the Amendment Process.
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This product is a graphic organizer used with a unit on the Constitution. The student will fill out the graphic organizer by listing the first 10 Amendments in the left hand column and then drawing a visual representation of each amendment. Note that Amendment 1 has 5 parts to it - the 5 freedoms.
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This is a basic overview of the Constitution. It is divided into 6 parts ...
A. The Articles of Confederation
B. The Constitutional Convention
C. Terms and Definitions
D. The Amendment Process
E Branches of the Government
F. Principles of the Constitution
United States Constitution Structure Notes
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This is a US History lesson on Structure and Function of the United States Constitution. Product includes notes over topics such as the Preamble, Structure and Function of the 3 Branches, the 7 Articles of the Constitution, the Bill or Rights and other amendments, and the 7 principles of the Constitution. Also included are fill in the blanks worksheet with answer sheet. Format is a PDF with a link to a Google Slide Presentation.
8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Match Puzzle - U.S. Constitution
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This is a matching review game for the 8th grade Social Studies STAAR Test. This puzzle includes names, dates, and events for the Era of the Constitution. Cut out the 9 squares and match the pieces to form a large square.
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Constitutional Convention Crossword Puzzle
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This is a 20 question Crossword Puzzle over the Constitutional Convention.
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In this lesson, students will use a copy of the Constitution to analyze the Preamble, 7 Articles, and the Bill of Rights.
Talk, Read, Talk, Write Lesson: The Ratification of the Constitution
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This product utilizes the Talk, Read, Talk, Write teaching strategy to get students talking, reading, and writing about The Ratification of the Constitution. There are 4 parts to this lesson. Students will first talk in partners or groups about a topic related to the Constitution. Students will then read 4 paragraphs about the Constitution and answers some questions. Students will then discuss a question related to the Constitution. Finally, students will reflect and write on a topic related to the Constitution.
Understanding the Bill of Rights
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The lesson is a reading on Bill of Rights. It covers topics such as the historical Background of the Bill of Rights, Significance of the Bill of Rights, and Key Features of the Bill of Rights. Students will read paragraphs and then answer the questions that follow.
U.S. Constitution Chart Matching Activity
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This lesson is a matching activity of various concepts related to the United States Constitution. Included is a chart and cards. Cut out the event cards and match them with the correct reform movement.
Confederation to Constitution Notes
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This is a US History lesson on the Confederation Era through the Constitutional Convention. Product includes notes over topics such as the Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance, Shays Rebellion Constitutional Convention Basics and Issues, Federalists and Anti-Federalists, and the Ratification of the Constitution. Also included are fill in the blanks worksheet with answer sheet. Format is a PDF with a link to a Google Slide Presentation.
The Articles of Confederation Reading
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This is a lesson over the Articles of Confederation. Students will read about the Background, Strength and Weaknesses, and Revision and Replacement of the Articles of Confederation and then answer the questions that follow. Students will then determine whether a list of issues are strengths or weaknesses.
Bill of Rights Crossword Puzzle
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This is a 20 question crossword puzzle over the Bill of Rights.