Analyzing and Discussing the US Constitution through Cooperative Learning
constitution, cooperative learning, groups, primaroy sources, troy smith
Origins of the American Constitution
8th grade, constitution, deb o'brien, eighth grade, primary sources
The Ups and the Downs to Making America
8th grade, constitution, daniel dawson, primary sources, role play
Daniel's lesson is designed to give students an overview of the different struggles the founding fathers went through to create a new government. Students will use a variety of primary documents as well as supplemental resources in order to increase knowledge during the learning process.
Why is the US Constitution Such a Big Deal?
8th grade, constitution, government, kaye christensen
Kaye's lesson is designed to introduce students to the US Constitution and its importance to our government, our history and how it affects the present and the future.