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Constitution Day: Everything You Need

Students can use these resources to analyze the U.S. Constitution and develop a classroom agreement of their own.

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The U.S. Constitution: An Overview

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

An article from the New Book of Knowledge discusses the history of the United States Constitution, including the ratification and amending of the document.

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Justice by the People: Free Constitution Day Lesson Plans

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

This civics, history, and language arts program teaches middle school students about U.S. Constitutional liberties through lesson plans, games and printables.

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Constitution Day Resources

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

Check out these great books at The Teacher Store.

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Online Learning Activities

Interview Ben Franklin

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

In this online activity that boosts reading and writing skills, students interview Ben Franklin as reporters for Scholastic News.

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Listen and Read Activities

Constitution Questions and Answers: A Listen and Read Book, Level B

Grades: 1–2

Early readers learn all about the U.S. Constitution through the words, images, and audio of this engaging read-aloud.

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Listen and Read Activities

It's Constitution Day! A Listen and Read Activity

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2

Learn all about the U.S. Constitution and why it's important in this read-along book for early readers.

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Writing Prompts

Shh! We're Writing the Constitution Writing Prompt

Grades: 3–5

Writing prompt for Shh! We're Writing the Constitution, by Jean Fritz

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Writing Prompts

If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution Writing Prompt

Grades: 3–5

Two essay prompts for If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution, by Elizabeth Levy

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Book Lists

Books for Teaching About the Constitution

Grades: 1–2, 3–5

This teacher-created book list also includes tips for using each book in the classroom.

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What the Constitution Says About Citizenship

Grades: 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

The United States Constitution, drafted in 1787, did not explain citizenship, but it did mention "citizens of the States" and a "citizen of the...

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Lesson Plans

Creating a Classroom Constitution

Grades: 1–2, 3–5

Students discuss the rules they have at home, in the community, and at school before developing a class constitution.

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Articles

How the U.S. Constitution Has Evolved Over Time

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

America has grown and changed during the last 200 years, and so has the U.S. Constitution, including amendments to our voting laws and age, and...

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The Constitution: A Living Document

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

Scholastic News shares how the Constitution helped unify and strengthen America's original 13 states.

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Creating the U.S. Constitution: A Time Line

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

Scholastic News highlights the important dates leading to the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

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Articles

Constitution of the United States, Part I: Its Genesis and Framework

Grades: 6–8, 9–12

An article from Grolier Online that covers the genesis of the United States Constitution, in addition to how it aggregated power, created three...

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Constitution of the United States, Part II: Articles of the Constitution

Grades: 6–8, 9–12

Grolier Online shares text from the articles of the U.S. Constitution, along with expert commentary.

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U.S. Constitution Turns 222

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

The U.S. Constitution celebrated its 222nd birthday on September 17, 2009. A birthday party for the nation's most esteemed document — complete...

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Articles

Constitutional Expert: U.S. Senator Robert Byrd

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

Scholastic News Online talks to the senator who wrote the law establishing September 17 as Constitution Day.

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Exercising First-Amendment Rights at the Newseum

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

Kid Reporter Nick Berray talks to Cathy Trost of the Newseum in Washington, D.C., about Freedom of the Press and the First Amendment.

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The Articles of the Constitution

Grades: 1–2, 3–5, 6–8

The main body of the Constitution is made up of seven articles that explain how the government work and carefully describe the rules for electing...

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Computer Lab Activities, Interactive Whiteboard Activities, Online Learning Activities

Celebrate the Constitution Game

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

Students can find out if they’re “Constitution Whiz Kids” by testing their know-how with Scholastic’s fun interactive learning activity.

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Constitution Day Teacher Resources

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

Use these lessons and printables to engage and excite your students during Constitution Day.

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We the People

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

Sandra Day O'Connor, a former Supreme Court Justice, tells Scholastic News about the document that binds our nation together

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