Handy introduction to the Constitution of the United States, which has been our government's rulebook since 1789.

These step-by-step lesson plans help students understand the historical background to the U.S. Constitution. Students simulate a hypothetical situation where they must create their own rules and figure out how to work together. Links to...

Students will be able to explain the meaning of the Preamble to the Constitution.

This is a wonderful way to explore the US Constitution. The actual text of the Constitution comes first, then an excellent explanation of the text follows. In addition, most of the Amendments have essays by scholars on opposing sides of...

The complete text of the North Carolina State Constitution, with the Preamble and links to each of the Articles.

Article for students will help them to understand the important points of the Constitution. Discussion on the preamble, amendments, amendment process, voting, laws and the powers and limitations of government.

The preamble is the introduction to the Constitution. It outlines the general goals of the framers: to create a just government and to ensure peace, adequate national defense, and a healthy, free nation. With its first three words, "We...

Website page celebrates Constitution Day (September 17, 1787) commemorating the day on which the U.S. Constitution was signed by the delegates. Features quotes, discussion and links to realted resources.

The Annenberg guide to the United States Constitution: what It says, what It means. RI.11-12.8 seminal U.S. texts

Find the text of the Constitution and amendments along with an explanation of each article and section. [pdf]

In this lesson plan, students will examine some of the fundamental ideas about government that is contained in the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. When the lesson plan is completed, students should...

A lesson plan to help students understand the preamble of the U. S. Constitution.

Strategies to help students learn the preamble of the Constitution. Includes a found poem lesson.

View George Washington's annotated draft of the Constitution while discussing the ratification process. Specifically, the learners will analyze changes to the Preamble of the Constitution. Critical thinking questions are provided.

This site from Schoolhouse Rock, History Rock, provides the lyrics to a song called The Preamble. Need to learn the Preamble and what it means? This catchy tune from the popular 1970s cartoon series, Schoolhouse Rock, will help you to...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart shows a mnemonic for the Romance languages, how Latin affects the Romance languages and an example of Latinate words in English.