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Preamble to the Constitution: What is Good Government? Lesson PlanPreamble to the Constitution: What is Good Government? Lesson Plan
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Preamble to the Constitution: What is Good Government?

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Learners identify what a good government should provide for its citizens, and link their ideas to those of the founding founders by analyzing the Preamble to the Constitution. They create a mural depicting their understanding of the Preamble.

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the preamble to the united states constitution, the united states constitution, patriotism

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constitution, patriotism, preamble, social studies
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
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1 day
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Project-Based Learning
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