September 17 is a great day to focus on the US Constitution for on this day in 1787, the Constitution was signed. Through a series of activities, high schoolers get a chance to look closely at this famous document and the rights and privileges it defines.

Concepts

constitution day, constitutions, constitutional rights, the preamble to the united states constitution

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class groups research and report on SourceWatch as well as the Bill of Rights Institute, and the Charles G. Koch foundation

Classroom Considerations

• The 23-page packet was developed by The Rill of Rights Institute, an organization sponsored by the Charles G. Koch foundation, that SourceWatch describes as a foundation that promotes a "conservative interpretation of the Constitution in schools"

Pros

• The packet includes a copy of the Constitution, handouts, templates for the activities, worksheets, and an answer sheet

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1