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The Constitution Explained | A Primary Source Close Read w/ BRI
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The Constitution Explained | A Primary Source Close Read w/ BRI
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How is the Constitution structured? In this episode of our "Close Reads: Explained" series, Kirk tackles the Constitution and explains its biggest concepts to you. What does the document teach us about the government it defines?

Subject:
Social Science
Material Type:
Lecture
Provider:
Bill of Rights Institute
Date Added:
07/22/2024
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The Constitution: The Country's Rules
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The Constitution: The Country's Rules
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In this lesson, students develop an awareness of the Constitution by exploring what it is and why it is important. Students examine their classroom rules poster as an introduction to the concept of rules and learn that the Constitution is the law of the United States.

Subject:
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Center for Civic Education
Date Added:
07/22/2024
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Constitutional Convention
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Constitutional Convention
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The Constitutional Convention was called in May of 1787 to make revisions to the Articles of Confederation. George Washington was immediately named the convention's president. The articles had been shown since their adoption to be very weak.

Subject:
Social Science
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
ThoughtCo
Provider Set:
Constitution
Date Added:
07/22/2024
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The Constitutional Convention
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The Constitutional Convention
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This lesson contains various activites that can be used while teaching about the Constitutional Convention. Some have students compare similiarities/differences between the Convention members. Others deal with comparing the Articles of Confederacy to the Constitution, objections to the Constitution, or Madison's description of 'Federalism.'

Subject:
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Bill of Rights Institute
Date Added:
07/22/2024
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The Constitutional Dictionary
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The Constitutional Dictionary
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This document is a glossary of words, phrases, and concepts used in the United States Constitution. Note that some words are defined only as they apply to the Constitution itself. The page does have advertisements as well, so it is best used as a teacher resource.

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History
Social Science
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
The U.S. Constitution On-Line
Date Added:
07/22/2024
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Constitutional Law: Definition and Function
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Constitutional Law: Definition and Function
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Constitutional law is a body of law based on a ratified constitution or similar formative charter dealing with the fundamental principles by which a government exercises its authority. These principles typically define the roles and powers of the various branches of the government and the basic rights of the people.

Subject:
Social Science
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
ThoughtCo
Provider Set:
Constitution
Date Added:
07/22/2024
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