Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
This Alabama's 1901 Constitution: What Was at Stake? lesson plan also includes:
Who should be able to vote? As part of a study of the 1901 Alabama Constitution, class members examine primary source document that reveal the reasons the authors gave to support their positions on this question and their assumptions in regard to race, social class, and economics.
3 Views
3 Downloads
CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
- Modify the lesson and ask class members to compare their state's constitution with the US Constitution
Classroom Considerations
- Designed for AP US history classes
- A similar lesson designed for non-AP level classes is attached below
Pros
- The nine-page document includes background information for instructors, links to primary source documents and related materials, a detailed plan, and a discussion rubric
Cons
- The lesson presumes a protocol is in place for the safe and respectful discussion of controversial issues and language
Common Core
Start Your Free Trial
Save time and discover engaging curriculum for your classroom. Reviewed and rated by trusted, credentialed teachers.
Try It Free