Teaching Themes
Constitution Day: Everything You Need
Students can use these resources to analyze the U.S. Constitution and develop a classroom agreement of their own.
Articles
The U.S. Constitution: An Overview
Grades: 3–5, 6–8
This encyclopedia entry discusses the United States Constitution, a system of basic laws and principles that defines the rights of American citizens and sets limits on what the government can and cannot do. The Constitution also provides the framework for the federal (national) government and establishes a system of federalism, by which responsibilities are divided between the national government and the governments of the states.
Justice by the People
Grades: 3–5, 6–8
Bring the Constitution and the jury system to life in your classroom with these free lesson plans and printables.
Constitution Day Resources
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12
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The Articles of the ConstitutionGrades: 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... |
Listen and Read Activities It's Constitution Day! A Listen and Read ActivityGrades: 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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Computer Lab Activities, Interactive Whiteboard Activities, Online Learning Activities Celebrate the Constitution GameGrades: 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. |
Listen and Read Activities Constitution Questions and Answers: A Listen and Read Book, Level BGrades: 1–2 Early readers learn all about the U.S. Constitution through the words, images, and audio of this engaging read-aloud. |
Constitutional Expert: Benjamin FranklinGrades: 3–5, 6–8 Founding father talks to Scholastic Kid Reporters about how the Constitution almost didn't happen. |
Online Learning Activities Interview Ben FranklinGrades: 3–5, 6–8 In this online activity that boosts reading and writing skills, students interview Ben Franklin as reporters for Scholastic News. |
The Interview: Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.Grades: 3–5, 6–8 Scholastic News interviews the chief justice of the Supreme Court. |
Constitutional Expert: U.S. Senator Robert ByrdGrades: 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... |
Constitutional Expert: Caroline KennedyGrades: 3–5, 6–8 Scholastic News Online talks to author about the importance of the Constitution |
Exercising First-Amendment Rights at the NewseumGrades: 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. |
At Home With the ConstitutionGrades: 3–5, 6–8 You can see the national treasure at the U.S. National Archives in Washington, D.C. |
We the People: The PreambleGrades: 3–5, 6–8 This article zooms in on the preamble of the U.S. Constitution and analyzes its significance. |
We the PeopleGrades: 3–5, 6–8 Sandra Day O'Connor, a former Supreme Court Justice, tells Scholastic News about the document that binds our nation together |
Bill of RightsGrades: 3–5, 6–8 The United States Constitution has 27 Amendments. The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights. |
U.S. Constitution Turns 222Grades: 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... |
Book Lists Books for Teaching About the ConstitutionGrades: 1–2, 3–5 This teacher-created book list also includes tips for using each book in the classroom. |
Constitution of the United States, Part I: Its Genesis and FrameworkGrades: 6–8, 9–12 Covers the United States Constitution, including its genesis and its policies. |
Articles Constitution of the United States, Part II: Articles of the ConstitutionGrades: 6–8, 9–12 Provides text from the articles of the U.S. Constitution with commentary. |
Creating the U.S. Constitution: A Time LineGrades: 3–5, 6–8 The Constitution of the United States is more than 200 years old. |
Articles The Constitution: A Living DocumentGrades: 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. |




















