Even lawyers can find the US Constitution to be very wordy! Help learners create a foundation for understanding the Constitution with several analysis essays. Multiple activities complement the reading and allow for active and meaningful learning.

Concepts

the united states constitution, the declaration of independence, checks and balances, ratification of the united states constitution, the constitutional convention

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Differentiate for English learners by providing visual aids to complement the readings
• Ask scholars to make further connections to how the Constitution affects their lives on an everyday basis

Classroom Considerations

• Although the lesson goes together cohesively, it may take a few class periods to accomplish everything
• The first installment of a 20-part lesson
  

Pros

• Objectives are clearly listed
• Scaffolds learning through methods such as making real-world connections and offering suggestions for collaborative learning
• Methods to assess learning include multiple choice and fill-in-the blank options

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.4 RH.9-10.5 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.4 RH.11-12.5