This spring, we're spotlighting the U.S. Constitution! Integrate this brand new collection of resources into your next lesson plan to reinforce and expand on key concepts like Federalism, separation of power, and equality.
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Teaching the Constitution
Visit our our NEW Constitution media gallery featuring resources from the National Archives, the Library of Congress, Annenberg Learner, and from the PBS series, Constitution USA.
Grades 5-12
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Separation of Powers
Hear from a professor, a federal judge, and a historian as they discuss the Constitution and the underlying beliefs that influenced its formation.
Grades 9-12
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Equality
Teach students about the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and how they address the concept of equality.
Grades 9-12
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The Powers of Government
Invite students to explore the three branches of the United States government by reading informational text, practicing vocabulary words, and exploring content through videos and interactive activities.
Grades 5-8
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Federalism
Use this new gallery from the PBS series, Constitution USA to teach students about Federalism and expose them to the dialogue that encircles the U.S. Constitution.
Grades 9-12
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The Consitution at Work
Use this interactive from the National Archives to spark discussion and debate in your next social studies class and to reinforce key concepts.
Grades 8-11
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Slavery and the U.S. Constitution
How did state delegates address slavery and the idea of fair representation at the 1787 Constitutional Convention? Invite your students to explore this question using this interactive lesson.
Grades 5-8
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Rights
Hear from various professors, as well as a newspaper editor, and a private investigator as they discuss the freedom of speech, separation of church and state, and privacy.
Grades 9-12
Video Gallery
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