This is an optional program for use by Utah LEAs, schools, and …
This 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 grade K-5. Standards alignment is provided, along with resources for possible use.
In this activity (which is appropriate for introducing the Constitution) students match …
In this activity (which is appropriate for introducing the Constitution) students match primary source documents to clauses from Article 1 of the Constitution. Students find six pairs, which reveal the powers of Congress. Online resource.
This lesson introduces students to important facts about the Constitution and its …
This lesson introduces students to important facts about the Constitution and its history. Students create a thirteen-star flag and read or perform the Constitution Day Rap.
In this lesson, students develop an awareness of the Constitution by exploring …
In this lesson, students develop an awareness of the Constitution by exploring what it is and why it is important. Students examine their classroom rules poster as an introduction to the concept of rules and learn that the Constitution is the law of the United States.
The Constitution acted like a colossal merger, uniting a group of states …
The Constitution acted like a colossal merger, uniting a group of states with different interests, laws, and cultures. Under Americaâ"s first national government, the Articles of Confederation, the states acted together only for specific purposes. The Constitution united its citizens as members of a whole, vesting the power of the union in the people. Without it, the American Experiment might have ended as quickly as it had begun.
Solve and create American history and civics challenges to explore Library of …
Solve and create American history and civics challenges to explore Library of Congress primary sources—and look closer. Eagle Eye Citizen is a freely available resource designed to help middle and high school students think critically about civic participation, Congress, and American history using primary sources from the Library of Congress.
After completing several activities students will be able to explain how a …
After completing several activities students will be able to explain how a bill becomes a law.Enduring Understanding:The constitution established principles that guides the government decision making ability providing the framework through which we can evaluate our nation's progress and suggest means for improvement.
This resource is a Social Studies student activity that utilizes Utah's Online Library …
This resource is a Social Studies student activity that utilizes Utah's Online Library resources - specifically, Gale's Kids Infobits - to help students learn about The Mayflower Compact.
In this explainer video, students learn about the seven principles of the …
In this explainer video, students learn about the seven principles of the Constitution. A host explains each principle, and students consider how these principles apply to our government today.
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