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The Roots of Our Rights Lesson PlanThe Roots of Our Rights Lesson Plan
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The Roots of Our Rights

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Students examine the Preamble to the Constitution. In this government lesson, students read the Preamble of the Constitution and define the meaning of unknown words. Students write about examples of how the Constitution protects our rights.

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philanthropy, the preamble to the united states constitution, the united states constitution

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constitution, philanthropy, preamble of the constitution, rights and responsibilities, social studies
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
2 hrs
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