From the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution

Collector: Ann V.

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Lesson Planet Curated

The year is 2777. Fifth graders, as delegates, are tasked with drafting a new Constitution for the United States. They begin the process by reflecting on the meaning of democracy. They examine the principles of the current Constitution, its three-branch format, and the Bill of Rights. Next, they review the Articles of Confederation and consider its shortcomings. The unit closes with class members creating their Constitution for the United States of America.

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early american history, primary sources, the articles of confederation, the bill of rights, primary source analysis, the constitutional convention, the preamble to the united states constitution, the united states constitution, ratification of the united states constitution

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5th

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Social Studies & History

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