Using the Constitutional Convention as a model, learners create their own governments. Other activities to explore the American Constitution include creating posters to help explain the Bill of Rights. 

Concepts

constitutional amendments, the constitution, the constitutional convention, building community, the separation of powers

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Simulate the Constitutional Convention using the fictional scenario included in the resource
• Adapt resources, such as the included slides, to teach about the separation of power

Classroom Considerations

• Some of the resources are out of date and need refreshing

Pros

• Resource has aspects that are easy to adapt for other lessons on the Constitution and Bill of Rights
• Activities encourage creativity and collaboration

Cons

Common Core

CCRA.R.4 CCRA.R.10