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Cartoons in the Classroom: Constitutional Amendments WorksheetCartoons in the Classroom: Constitutional Amendments Worksheet
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Cartoons in the Classroom: Constitutional Amendments

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Upper graders use this learning exercise to hone their analysis skills and gain a deeper understanding of various constitutional amendments. There are two cartoons to analyze, background information, additional resource links, and three questions intended to guide learners through the process.

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critical thinking, constitutional amendments, the united states constitution, political cartoons

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11th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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