Looking for materials for your Constitution Day and Citizenship Day lessons? Then check out this packet of activities that not only gets your class members thinking critically about the fundamental principles at the heart of American democracy but also about the responsibilities these principles place on each citizen.

Concepts

constitution day, the united states constitution

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Select one of the critical thinking exercises to use for a class debate

Classroom Considerations

• The critical thinking exercises presume that a protocol has been established for a safe, respectful discussion of controversial issues
• Public Law 108-477 "requires all schools that receive federal funds hold an educational program on Constitution Day/Citizenship Day"
• Constitution Day is September 16, 2016 and September 18, 2017 

Pros

• The 17-page document includes background information about the holiday, six critical thinking exercises, notes for teachers, and a lesson plan 

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.11-12.1.c