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Celebrating Our Constitution Lesson PlanCelebrating Our Constitution Lesson Plan
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6th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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Celebrating Our Constitution

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School House Rock's "Preamble" launches a study of the Preamble of the US Constitution and the relevance of this 200 year-old document today.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

constitution day, the united states constitution

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Constitution Day, September 17, is a great day to introduce this lesson and begin a study of the Preamble to the US Constitution

Classroom Considerations

  • While the lesson could lead to a more in-depth study of the Constitution, no links to additional lessons are provided

Pros

  • The eight-page packet includes a detailed plan, the lyrics to "Preamble," vocabulary and materials lists, a graphic organizer, and discussion questions 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.6.1 RI.7.1 RI.8.1

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