Lesson Plan
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Leadership: u.s. History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson and activity looks at leadership in U.S. history focussing on presidents, past and present, to determine what makes a good leader. Questions for discussion and class activity guidelines included.
Interactive
Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Bill of Rights: u.s. Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page has some puzzles and activities using terms from the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution. It also provides an extensive word list pertaining to the Constitution.
Graphic
Teaching American History

Teaching American History: State by State Ratification Table

For Students 9th - 10th
A chart illustrating the order of states as they ratified the new constitution. Find the delegates from the states, vote, population, and outcomes.
Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Oldest Written National Framework of Government

For Students 9th - 10th
See how unique the U.S. Constitution has been over the 200 plus years of our government.
Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Government of North America

For Students 2nd - 6th
Reference material for elementary students who are learning about U.S. Government provides an overview of the three branches of government outlined in the U.S. Constitution and a glimpse into the political party system.
Website
Digital History

Digital History: What Americans Don't Know About the Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the woeful lack of understanding Americans have of their own guding document, the Constitution.
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...