Who benefited most (and the least) from the American Revolution? Who wrote and ratified the Constitution for the new nation? Who benefited most (and least) from the Constitution?
From the Zinn Project.org. While the commentary / introduction mentions 5th grade, with even a casual glance, the relevance and depth in any classroom at any ever is easily seen. “In fact, the study of the American Revolution and the struggle over the Constitution in my 5th-grade classroom helps set the basis for the rest of the year. I pose questions such as: Who benefited most (and the least) from the American Revolution? Who wrote and ratified the Constitution for the new nation? Who benefited most (and least) from the Constitution? Since the Constitution was finally ratified in 1787 how have people struggled to expand the democratic impulses of the American Revolution?”
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The Bill of Rights: Debating the Amendments
In this lesson, students will examine a copy of twelve possible amendments to the United States Constitution as originally sent to the states for their ratification in September of 1789. Students will debate and vote on which of these amendments they would ratify and compare their resulting “Bill of Rights” to the ten amendments ratified by ten states that have since been known by this name.
loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/lessons/bill-of-rights/
loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/lessons/bill-of-rights/
The Declaration of Independence: Created Equal?
This lesson focuses on a few key concepts of the Declaration of Independence, beginning with the phrase "All men are created equal." Students gain an appreciation of Thomas Jefferson's efforts to deal with the complex issues of equality and slavery in the Declaration of Independence.
loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/lessons/equal/
loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/lessons/equal/
Teaching the Constitution to Twenty-first Century Students
This lesson plan involves students directly in the Bill of Rights challenging their thinking skills while increasing their knowledge of the founding principles of government and the judiciary.
www.socialstudies.org/publications/socialeducation/november-december2008/teaching-the-constitution-to-twentyfirst-century-students
www.socialstudies.org/publications/socialeducation/november-december2008/teaching-the-constitution-to-twentyfirst-century-students
The Constitution and Foundation of the American Political System (1777-1789)
Students analyze the political principles underlying the Constitution, compare the enumerated and implied powers of the federal government, and understand the foundation of the American political system and the ways in which citizens participate.
www.socialstudiescms.com/constitution-and-foundation-of-america
www.socialstudiescms.com/constitution-and-foundation-of-america