The United States Constitution (CKHG Unit)

This unit explores the creation and central ideas of the United States Constitution. Across 18 lessons, students learn how, after the Revolution, the Founding Fathers worked to confront the shortcomings of the Articles of Confederation. They learn why the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution, and explore reasons why the Constitution has survived as the guiding document of government in the United States.

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Grades

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Subjects

Foundations of Democracy

Resource Types

Timelines, Assessments, Descriptive Text, Modules (Teaching Unit), Lesson Plans, Primary Sources, Books, Media

Teaching Strategies

Analysis, Primary Source, Informational Text, Media, Current Event, Whole Class Discussion, Small Group Discussion, Writing, Simulation/Role-play

Duration

45 minutes

Constitution Articles

Preamble, First Amendment, Bill of Rights, Constitutional Convention, Meaning of Constitution

Tags

Legislative Branch, map skills, executive branch, curriculum, judicial branch, separation of powers, Supreme Court, civics, George Washington, Declaration of Independence, checks and balances, Republican Government, geography