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The Constitution

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Sixth graders examine and identify the Articles of the /constitution. They analyze them to determine details and structures of the government. Students discover the ideas of separation of power and checks and balances. In pairs, 6th graders also take a "Constitutional scavenger hunt."

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the separation of powers, checks and balances, the preamble to the united states constitution, the united states constitution

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checks and balances, preamble, separation of powers, social studies
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Grade
6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Discussion

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