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To Amend or Not to Amend, That's Been the Question...Many Times Lesson PlanTo Amend or Not to Amend, That's Been the Question...Many Times Lesson Plan
Publisher
Center for Civic Education
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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2010
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To Amend or Not to Amend, That's Been the Question...Many Times

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Looking for some ideas for how to celebrate September 17, Constitution Day? Check out a packet that focuses on the factors that are considered in the amendment process. Class members examine the amendment process and the types of amendments that have been adopted. They then analyze some proposed amendments and predict whether the amendment will be adopted.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the bill of rights, constitutional amendments, the united states constitution, constitution day

Additional Tags

amendments, bill of rights, constitiution, social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Set aside additional time to prepare individual copies of several handouts, a PowerPoint presentation, transparencies, and/or posters

Classroom Considerations

  • Constitution Day is September 17
  • Requires considerable time to complete

Pros

  • The 17-page packet includes a teacher's guide, a step-by-step procedure, and worksheets

Cons

  • Lacks a hook to engage class members in the topic

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1

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