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.
 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. |
 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. |
 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. |
 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: Caroline KennedyGrades: 3–5, 6–8 Scholastic News Online talks to author about the importance of the Constitution |
 Constitutional Expert: Benjamin FranklinGrades: 3–5, 6–8 Founding father talks to Scholastic Kid Reporters about how the Constitution almost didn't happen. |
 Lesson Plan for Grades 3-5: Celebrate the ConstitutionGrades: 3–5 Students explore the various parts of the U.S. Constitution, then use their newfound knowledge to create their own classroom constitution. |
Lesson Plan for Grades 6-8: Celebrate the ConstitutionGrades: 6–8 Students explore the various parts of the U.S. Constitution in a fun game, then complete a worksheet to apply their newfound knowledge. |
