About Hub

Welcome to the United States Constitution eMedia hub. In this hub, you will find a collection of civics and history resources intended to support educators in teaching about the Constitution of the United States of America. It provides access to various educational resources, including lesson plans, videos, readings, web resources, and course materials. Many of the resources have been aligned with Utah Core Curriculum standards. Hub resources have been organized into collections based on topic, grade level, and content provider. This hub will continue to grow as more resources are curated!

The purpose of the United States Constitution Hub is to

promote understanding of, and education about, civic rights and responsibilities as well as the history and practical implementation of the United States Constitution,
curate educational resources from USBE, UEN, Utah Civic Learning Collaborative partners, and other providers related to the U.S. Constitution,
and meet legislative requirements to provide resources to stakeholders related to U.S. Constitution education.

Introduction

Scroll through the following resources to get started using the U.S. Constitution hub.

U.S. Constitution Hub Tutorial

Watch this video for a brief tutorial showing you how to navigate the United States Constitution hub.

Article 1 Legislative Branch

This video is a great resource to help you start teaching your students about Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution:

All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.

Article 2 Executive Branch

This video is a great resource to help you start teaching your students about Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution:

The Executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.

Article 3 Judicial Branch

This video is a great resource to help you start teaching your students about Article 3 of the U.S. Constitution:

The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the supreme and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour, and shall, at stated Times, receive for their Services, a Compensation, which shall not be diminished during their Continuance in Office.

American Founders and Constitution Month

American Founders and Constitution Month Constitutional Fitness

September 17 is Constitution Day, and the Utah Legislature has designated the month of September as “American Founders and Constitution Month.” The American Founders and Constitution Month Constitutional Fitness resource is an optional program for use by Utah LEAs, schools, and teachers to observe Founders Month and Consitution Day. It aligns with and supports mastery of many Utah Core Social Studies Standards in grades K-5. Standards alignment is provided, along with resources for possible use.

American Founders and Constitution Month Constitutional Fitness

While Constitution Day on September 17 has been the law of the land for years and was made official in 2004, a complementary observance, American Founders and Constitution Month, will be held in September beginning in 2023. Modeled after similar legislation in Florida, this observance encourages an emphasis on the thinkers who helped shape the Constitution. An optional K-5 U.S. Constitutional Fitness Program has been developed for students to participate in through activities and learning experiences at home and at school.

American Founders and Constitution Month Constitutional Fitness

A printable tracker has been included as part of the optional K-5 U.S. Constitutional Fitness Program to help teachers and parents support students in each grade level with their participation in American Founders and Constitution Month Constitutional Fitness activities.

American Founders and Constitution Month Constitutional Fitness

Participants who fulfill requirements of the American Founders and Constitution Month Constitutional Fitness program each year will receive a grade-level Constitutional Fitness certificate, kindergarten through fifth grade. Donations are currently being sought to provide a medal or something of the like at the end of fifth grade if all grades have been completed.

Additional Resources

Attention Educators!

Consider earning a Social Studies educator endorsement. Visit the Utah State Board of Education's Social Studies endorsement webpage for more information.

Want to learn more about civics education?

Visit the Utah Civic Learning Collaborative's "Civics-Related Professional Development & Events" webpage at placeforallutah.org/events.

Would you like to get involved with the Utah Civic Learning Collaborative?

Complete the UCLC's Google Form to share your involvement preferences.

Constitution Websites

In addition to the provider collections included in this hub, the following websites also contain educational resources about the United States Constitution.

			Kids in the House - Educational and entertaining information about the legislative branch of the United States Government for students of all ages

			Library of Congress: Classroom Materials - Lessons, primary sources, and presentations

			Library of Congress: Constitution Day Teacher Resources - Lessons from the National Archives using primary source documents

			National Constitution Center - Videos, curriculum, online classes, live events, and historical documents related to the U.S. Constitution

			Supreme Court of the United States - Provides a look at the legal system and allows you to follow Supreme Court cases

			ThoughtCo: Constitution - Articles related to the U.S. Constitution

			UShistory.org - From the Independence Hall Association. Online educational presentations about American government and history

			U.S. Capitol Visitor Center - Lessons, videos, activities, and virtual tours related to the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. government

			Youth Leadership Initiative - Free login for teachers. Lesson plans, activities, and engaging projects related to the U.S. Constitution and other civics-related topics

United States Constitution

About Hub

Introduction

U.S. Constitution Hub Tutorial

Article 1 Legislative Branch

Article 2 Executive Branch

Article 3 Judicial Branch

American Founders and Constitution Month

American Founders and Constitution Month Constitutional Fitness

American Founders and Constitution Month Constitutional Fitness

American Founders and Constitution Month Constitutional Fitness

American Founders and Constitution Month Constitutional Fitness

Resources by Topic

U.S. Constitution

Article 1 Legislative Branch

Article 2 Executive Branch

Article 3 Judicial Branch

Bill of Rights

1st Amendment

2nd Amendment

4th Amendment

5th Amendment

6th Amendment

14th Amendment

Resources by Level

Kindergarten Constitution Resources

1st Grade Constitution Resources

2nd Grade Constitution Resources

3rd Grade Constitution Resources

4th Grade Constitution Resources

5th Grade Constitution Resources

6th Grade Constitution Resources

7th Grade Constitution Resources

8th Grade Constitution Resources

9-12 Constitution Resources

Resources by Provider

Annenberg Foundation

Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government

Bill of Rights Institute

Center for Civic Education

Colonial Williamsburg

ConSource

ConstitutionFacts.com

Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

iCivics

Library of Congress

National Archives

National Constitution Center

National Endowment for the Humanities: EDSITEments

Teach Democracy

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center

The U.S. Constitution Online

Additional Resources

Attention Educators!

Want to learn more about civics education?

Would you like to get involved with the Utah Civic Learning Collaborative?

Constitution Websites