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    Volunteer Activity for Constitution Day

    This lesson guides volunteers through a great class activity for Constitution Day. Enjoyed this activity? Find more Constitution Day resources in this collection.  *Note: One or more of the…
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    Do I Have a Right? Extension Pack

    Make your students’ gameplay more meaningful by using our constitutional rights activity and assessment set designed specifically for Do I Have a Right?. We included tips and practice that help make…
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    The Federalist Debate (HS)

    Discover the debate that surrounded the Constitution before it became the law of the land. Excerpts from Federalist 84 and Anti-Federalist 46 offer insight into both sides of the debate while…
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    Constitutional Principles (HS)

    View the Constitution from the perspective of its foundational principles. Consider the Founders' intentions and the Constitution itself as you discover how the constitutional principles are critical…
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    Changing the Constitution (HS)

    Learn how the Constitution has changed over time and what methods created those changes. Analyze specific examples of change including amendments, Supreme Court decisions, and legislation.Got a 1:1…
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    No Bill of Rights, No Deal (HS)

    Jump into the big debate over the Bill of Rights, and see how the Federalists and Anti-Federalists battled over the fate of the U.S. Constitution. Where did the idea come from? How did they decided…
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    Comparing Constitutions: Ohio (HS)

    Compare and contrast the U.S. and Ohio constitutions in this hands-on lesson using excerpts from both documents. Dig into how they structure the government, address individual rights, outline the…
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    Amendment Mini-Lesson

    Looking for a fun and easy way to help students learn or review their individual rights? This mini-lesson highlights the Constitution's amendments and new artwork from one of our fondest games Do I…
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    Comparing Constitutions (WA)

    How does Washington’s state constitution compare and contrast with the U.S. Constitution? Look no further for the answer! Guide your class through some basic similarities and differences as well as…
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    Anatomy of the Constitution

    This lesson gives an article-by-article overview of the structure and function of the U.S. Constitution. Students learn about the duties and powers of the three branches, the amendment process, and…
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    The "Federal" in Federalism

    In this federalism lesson plan, students learn where the federal government gets its power and that government power in the United States is split between states and the federal government. They…
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    Separation of Powers: What's for Lunch?

    Students find out how the checks and balances of the three branches of government work. Through the process of creating a healthy school lunch menu, students role-play each branch’s responsibility in…
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    You've Got Rights!

    (This lesson was formerly "Bill of Rights: You Mean I've Got Rights?") Students learn about the rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and other important constitutional amendments.Got a 1:1…
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