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U.S. Constitution Resources for Teachers

The U.S. Constitution went into effect on September 17, 1789, so U.S. Constitution Week fall on September 17–23 each year. Use the printables, references, and lessons below to examine the significance of this document in American history. Teach your students about its writing and explore the meaning of democracy with cross-curricular activities for elementary, intermediate, and high school students. There are resources on the Bill of Rights and other constitutional amendments to help educate students of all ages about their civil rights.

Printables

The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
Colonial Times – Everyday Things
The Bill of Rights
Unite or Die: How 13 States Became a Nation Reader's Theater
USA PATRIOT Act – Security vs. Privacy
Our Classroom Constitution
"The Great Compromise" & The Constitutional Convention
More U.S. Constitution Printables

U.S. Constitution Resources for Language Arts

All About the Boston Tea Party
Class Constitution and U.S. Constitution: Background and Preamble
Colonial Times: Heritage Handwriting
The Executive Branch Crossword Puzzle
Constitutionally Correct
More U.S. Constitution Resources for Language Arts

U.S. Constitution Holiday Activities

Slavery & The Civil War – Videos & Activities
Articles of Confederation
The Nineteenth Amendment
President John Adams Biography
Amendments to the Constitution of the United States
Assassinations and Attempts in U.S. Since 1865
Jean Fritz's American History Books
More U.S. Constitution Holiday Activities

Lesson Plans

The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights
Is It Constitutional?

Constitutional Law Resources

U.S. Impeachment
Civil Disobedience
What Happens When People Break the Law?

References

Three Branches of Government Summary
The Constitutional Convention and Preamble
Amendments to the Constitution: Voting
Know Your Rights
President George Washington Biography
President Thomas Jefferson Biography
President James Madison Biography
More U.S. Constitution References

U.S. Constitution Resources for History Class

Consensus & The Articles of Confederation
Iroquois Confederacy: Seed for the U.S. Constitution
More U.S. Constitution Resources for History Class

Related Resources

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Elections – Teacher Resources
U.S. Government Resources for Teachers
U.S. Presidency Resources
U.S. Presidents' Biographies

Highlights

Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month
May is Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month! Don't overlook this opportunity to study and enjoy activities about the history and culture of Asian-Pacific American communities.

Tornadoes in Oklahoma
The recent rash of tornadoes in Oklahoma, which killed at least two dozen people, may have your students wondering why such natural disasters occur, how they may be affected by them, and what they can do to help. Use these resources to teach the geography of Oklahoma and the Southwestern United States, to explain tornadoes, and to discuss the resulting crises with your class.

Top 10 Galleries
Explore our most popular Top 10 galleries, from Top 10 Behavior Management Tips for the Classroom and Top 10 Classroom Organization Tips from Veteran Teachers to Top 10 Free (& Cheap) Rewards for Students and Top 10 Things Every Teacher Needs in the Classroom. We'll help you get organized and prepared for every classroom situation, holiday, and more! Check out all of our galleries today.

May Calendar of Events
May is full of holidays and events that you can incorporate into your standard curriculum. Our Educators' Calendar outlines activities for each event, including: Backyard Games Week (5/23-29) and Memorial Day (5/27). Plus, celebrate Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month, Clean Air Month, and Physical Fitness & Sports Month all May long!

Common Core Lessons & Resources
Is your school district adopting the Common Core? Work these new standards into your curriculum with our reading, writing, speaking, social studies, and math lessons and activities. Each piece of content incorporates the Common Core State Standards into the activity or lesson.

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