The Constitution
Grade Level:
Grades 5-12
Language:
English
Format:
Presentation
Source:
Power of Democracy
INTRODUCTION
In this one-hour session, a judge visits the classroom to talk to students about their introduction to the U.S. Constitution. The lesson starts with the early challenges the Founding Fathers faced in the New World, then builds into an engaging overview of why the Constitution was created, how it works, and what its framers intended. It's a great starting point for students who are new to the topic. Students should be prepared by viewing the brief primer videos.
RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS
Prepare your students in advance by introducing them to the subject of this lesson. By preparing them in advance, the judge will have more time to go more deeply into the critical points while also leaving time for questions.