Constitution Day: Everything You Need

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... Read more >	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. Read more >
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. Read more >	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. Read more >
Constitutional Expert: Benjamin Franklin Grades: 3–5, 6–8 Founding father talks to Scholastic Kid Reporters about how the Constitution almost didn't happen. Read more >	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. Read more >
The Interview: Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. Grades: 3–5, 6–8 Scholastic News interviews the chief justice of the Supreme Court. Read more >	Constitutional Expert: U.S. Senator Robert Byrd Grades: 3–5, 6–8 I recently interviewed U.S. Senator Robert Byrd from West Virginia. It was a very exciting experience. We talked about a new law that establishes... Read more >
Constitutional Expert: Caroline Kennedy Grades: 3–5, 6–8 Scholastic News Online talks to author about the importance of the Constitution Read more >	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. Read more >
At Home With the Constitution Grades: 3–5, 6–8 You can see the national treasure at the U.S. National Archives in Washington, D.C. Read more >	We the People: The Preamble Grades: 3–5, 6–8 This article zooms in on the preamble of the U.S. Constitution and analyzes its significance. Read more >
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 Read more >	Bill of Rights Grades: 3–5, 6–8 The United States Constitution has 27 Amendments. The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights. Read more >
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... Read more >	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. Read more >
Constitution of the United States, Part I: Its Genesis and Framework Grades: 6–8, 9–12 Covers the United States Constitution, including its genesis and its policies. Read more >	Articles Constitution of the United States, Part II: Articles of the Constitution Grades: 6–8, 9–12 Provides text from the articles of the U.S. Constitution with commentary. Read more >
Creating the U.S. Constitution: A Time Line Grades: 3–5, 6–8 The Constitution of the United States is more than 200 years old. Read more >	Articles The Constitution: A Living Document Grades: 3–5, 6–8 The Constitution is a document that explains our nation's guiding principles and the rights guaranteed to all U.S. citizens. Read more >