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\nNational Constitution Center: Hall Pass Videos\n

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\nThe National Constitution Center offers this collection of informative and entertaining videos intended to start conversations and develop critical thinking skills. Viewers learn about the rights granted by the constitution, about the...\n
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\nThe Ratification Debate\n

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\nMost Americans profess their love for the US Constitution, but this was not always the case. An informative lesson overviews the debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists by summarizing the main arguments of each side. It...\n
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\nThe Federalist Debates: Balancing Power Between State and Federal Governments\n

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\nStudents explain the basic positions of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. They chart the differences and similarities between state and federal governments. They write a persuasive essay in response to an open-ended question.\n
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\nDebate over the Ratification of the Constitution\n

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\nTwelfth graders discuss the creation of the United States, the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. Through a class debate, role-playing Federalists and Anti-federalists, they identify the reasons for and against ratification...\n
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\nIf Men Were Angels: Teaching the Constitution With the Federalist Papers\n

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\nMuch like the methods of group work, the writers of the Federalist Papers worked together to advocate for their viewpoints against the anti-federalists. The resource enables learners to break into small groups and conduct research before...\n
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\nAnti-federalist Arguments Against: A Complete Consolidation\n

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\nHigh schoolers analyze Anti-Federalist debates. In this Anti-Federalists lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the Anti-Federalist argument against extended republic tendencies. High...\n
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\nFederalist - Antifederalist Debates\n

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\nWho should have the power—individual states or the federal government? Scholars research the arguments of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the formation of the United States Constitution. Online resources, including a vast...\n
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\nFederalists v. Anti‐Federalists\n

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\nHere is a solid lesson plan to support your instruction on the Continental Congress and the Articles of Confederation. It includes close analysis of primary source images, a guided notes template and answer key, and many key...\n
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\nThe Federalist Debates: Balancing Power Between State and Federal Governments\n

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\nStudents examine the pros and cons of state sovereignty vs. federalism, as argued by the Founding Fathers. They identify the basic positions of each side, complete a worksheet, and write a persuasive essay arguing for Jefferson or Hamilton.\n
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\nFederalist 47\n

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\nStudents will analyze and evaluate political propaganda. In this lesson on the Federalist movement, students will examine the Federalist papers and analyze the Anti-Federalist argument mage against constitutional ratification. This...\n
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\nYou've Got Rights!\n

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\nIf aliens invaders nearly destroy the world in the distant future and leaders must decide on a pamphlet of protections to preserve individual rights, what should they include? Introduce the Bill of Rights and the struggle between the...\n
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\nRatifying the Constitution\n

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\nRatifying the Constitution was no simple task. Using primary sources, such as classic writings from the Federalists and Anti-Federalists, young scholars examine the arguments for and against the Constitution. They then decide: Would they...\n
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\nFederalist and Antifederalist Papers\n

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\nStudents debate the Federalist and Anti-federal Papers after using the Internet as a research tool.\n
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\nUnderstanding Federalist #10\n

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\nStudents read the Federalist #10. In groups, they discuss the meaning of each paragraph. Afterward, students write a summary exploring the important arguments of the paper. Students explore the historical significance of the document.\n
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\nThe Founding Fathers and the Constitutional Struggle Over Centralized Power\n

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\nBelieve it or not, the Constitution was America's second attempt at a democratic government. Academics travel back to the past to explore the shortcomings of the Articles of Confederation that would eventually lead to the Constitutional...\n
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\nLesson Two: The Federalist Papers\n

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\nStudents identify Articles of Confederation and explain why it failed, explain argument over need for Bill of Rights in Constitution and James Madison's role in securing it's adoption, and compare and contrast ideas of Federalists and...\n
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\nThe Last Abortion Clinic: Key Constitutional Issues of the Abortion Debate\n

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\nStudents discuss the Constitution of the United States and its amendments, then apply this discussion by creating a \"Who should Decide What?\" list, based upon their ideas about whether controversial issues such as abortion and medical...\n
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\nCongress and the Creation of the Bill of Rights\n

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\nLearners participate in inquiry activities to explore powers outlined in the Bill of Rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students creation of a class Bill of Rights, evaluate  and propose amendments, and analyze primary source...\n
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\nThe Creation of the Bill of Rights: “Retouching the Canvas”\n

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\nWhile the Constitutional Convention lay the foundation of the new government for the United States, the protections given under the Bill of Rights were controversial. Using documents, such as James Madison's and Thomas Jefferson's...\n
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\nThe New Nation\n

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\nThe conclusion of the American Revolution brought about a new conflict—choosing the stye of government for the newly formed United States. Using the views of both Federalists and Anti-Federalists, learners work in pairs and groups to...\n
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\nThe Federalist Papers\n

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\nLearners identify the Articles of Confederation and explain why it failed. They explain the argument over the need for a bill of rights in the Constitution and James Madison's role in securing its adoption by first Congress. Finally,...\n
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\nDebate On Ratification\n

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\nStudents simulate a delegate that was responsible for the Constitution. They research their arguments, and stage a debate in front of the state's legislature (the class). The class then vote whether or not to ratify the new Constitution.\n
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\nJames Madison: Raising an Army—Balancing the States and the Federal Government\n

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\nTo war! To war! Every nation in the history of the world has had to deal with warfare on some level. Scholars go through a series of activities and discussions surrounding the development of the Constitution to help them better...\n
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\nWhy a Bill of Rights? What Impact Does it Have?\n

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\nStudents explore the Bill of Rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students compare the Federalist view of government to the Anti-Federalist view of government. Students consider the impact of the bill of rights as they take notes on...\n
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