This spring, we're spotlighting the U.S. Constitution! Integrate this new collection of resources into your next lesson plan to reinforce and expand on key concepts like Federalism, separation of power, and equality.
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Teaching the Constitution
Visit our NEW Constitution media gallery featuring resources from the National Archives, the Library of Congress, Annenberg Learner, and from the PBS series, Constitution USA.
Grades 5-12
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Separation of Powers
Hear from a professor, a federal judge, and a historian as they discuss the underlying beliefs that gave rise to the Constitution.
Grades 9-12
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Equality
Ask students to consider how the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments address the concept of equality. Use this media gallery to enhance the discussion.
Grades 9-12
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The Powers of Government
Invite students to explore the three branches of the United States government by reading informational text, practicing vocabulary words, and exploring content through videos and interactive activities.
Grades 5-8
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Federalism
Use this new gallery from the PBS series Constitution USA to help your students better-understand the concept of Federalism and its significance to the U.S. Constitution.
Grades 9-12
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The Consitution at Work
Use this interactive from the National Archives to incorporate the use of primary sources into your next social studies class.
Grades 8-11
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Slavery and the U.S. Constitution
How did state delegates address slavery and the idea of fair representation at the 1787 Constitutional Convention? Invite your students to explore this question using this interactive lesson.
Grades 5-8
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Rights
Hear from various professors, as well as a newspaper editor, and a private investigator as they discuss the issues of privacy, freedom of speech, and separation of church and state.
Grades 9-12
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