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Young historians may be surprised to learn that the Constitution of the United States includes provisions that protect the institution of slavery. Groups examine four clauses of the Constitution, as well as other primary sources, and consider how these documents protected and perpetuated the system of slavery while the Constitution also promoted freedom and equality. Scholars also examine how the documents continue to influence American today.
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- The plan is carefully scaffolded, detailed, and complex; first-time users should practice the lesson before presenting it in the classroom
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- Requires extra prep time to prepare slides, make copies of handouts, and load links on classroom computers
- Groups require access to internet-connect devices with sound
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- Includes detailed teacher notes and suggestions for distance learning
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