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The United States Constitution: The preamble is explained, a summary of the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights and Amendments 11-27 U.S. Constitution

This is a compilation of resources that can be used for teaching about our Constitution, specifically for Constitution Day which is Sept. 17th. Schools will be celebrating this day on Monday, Sept. 18th. There are two unitedstreaming videos listed as well as numerous websites with lesson plans, activities, and interactive games. If you play the game, Save the Bill of Rights, you will be able to print out your own personal copy of the Bill with a place at the bottom for you to ratify it. constitution, bill of rights

Visuals help children understand symbols and their stories. These images, taken from unitedstreaming video segments, can be used in Photo Story 3, iMovie, or Movie Maker as the foundation for a digital story about American symbols. California First Grade History-Social Science Content Standard 1.3.3: Students know and understand the symbols, icons, and traditions of the United States that provide continuity and a sense of community across time - Identify American symbols, landmarks, and essential documents, such as the flag, bald eagle, Statue of Liberty, U.S. Constitution, and Declaration of Independence, and know the people and events associated with them. (submitted by Burt Lo, a Northern California DEN Member) American Symbols, Photo Story, iMovie, Movie Maker

The United States Constitution: The preamble is explained, a summary of the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights and Amendments 11-27 U.S. Constitution

The US ConstitutionTemplate is based on the Book The Almost PainlessGudie to the Constitution. Use it in 5-7 th grades.It is a n Introduction ,review or an open video assessment. constitution

This is a companion website for use with ICE 458/CIE 658, Teaching Elementary School Social Studies, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Unlike many course supplements, this site includes detailed lesson plans and complete materials for teaching those lessons. It also includes access to full-text of many readings. Social Studies; Teaching Methods

As a tool to help first graders learn the Pledge of Allegiance, this unitedstreaming clip is a great resource. I've added an Inspiration graphic organizer to give students the opportunity to find images or words they will help them memorize the Pledge of Allegiance. California First Grade History Social-Science Standards: 1.3 Students know and understand the symbols, icons, and traditions of the United States that provide continuity and a sense of community across time. 1. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing songs that express American ideals (e.g., (submitted by Burt Lo, a Northern California DEN Member) Pledge of Allegiance, Inspiration

Follow up the United Streaming title: President's Day: Washington and Lincoln, with this venn diagram comparing and contrasting the two past presidents. This activity can be used with grades 1-3. washington, lincoln, presidents day, president

This is a simple to use PowerPoint on the United States Constitution, including the guiding principles of Limited Government, Popular Sovereignty and Checks and Balances. United, States, Constitution, American, Revolution

Using online resources students use this Inspiration template to find the answers to specific questions. Student questions and place for responses are found in the boxes within the Inspiration document. Civics, Brances of Government, Web Hunt