Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: The Constitutional Convention Mini Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore how the U.S. government was created in the years following the Articles of Confederation.
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Changing the Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
America's constitutional government has changed over time as a result of amendments to the U.S. Constitution, Supreme Court decisions, legislation, and other practices. Students will use the seven basic principles found in our government...
Unit Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: Surveying State of the Union Addresses

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learning module with multi-media resources helps students understand the constitutional basis and history of the State of the Union Address, identifying important historic themes and significant topics. Includes video, graphic...
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: A Nation's Voice

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A Nation's Voice is a lesson plan that uses internet sites, magazines and books, electronic encyclopedias and databases to understand the policy making of the U.S.