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To Amend or Not to Amend, That's Been the Question...Many Times

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Looking for some ideas for how to celebrate September 17, Constitution Day? Check out a packet that focuses on the factors that are considered in the amendment process. Class members examine the amendment process and the types of amendments that have been adopted. They then analyze some proposed amendments and predict whether the amendment will be adopted.

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Concepts

the bill of rights, constitutional amendments, the united states constitution, constitution day

Additional Tags

amendments, bill of rights, constitiution, social studies

Instructional Ideas

Set aside additional time to prepare individual copies of several handouts, a PowerPoint presentation, transparencies, and/or posters

Classroom Considerations

Constitution Day is September 17
Requires considerable time to complete

Pros

The 17-page packet includes a teacher's guide, a step-by-step procedure, and worksheets

Cons

Lacks a hook to engage class members in the topic

Common Core

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