Constitution For 4th Grade In Hillsborough
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The Constitution unites the American people and the 50 states. It describes the rights of citizens and establishes a federal government with three branches. As colonies we fought a war for Independence and then worked hard to write our Constitution.
Here are some of the activities included: For each amendment, students find an illustration that best represents the main idea. Students analyze 12 task cards containing fictional scenarios. Students create a classroom Bill of Rights describing what rights and responsibilities each student has in the classroom.
Constitution Day celebrates the day that the United States Constitution was adopted by the Constitutional Convention in 1787. It can be considered the birthday of the United States government. The day also celebrates US citizenship and is often called Citizenship Day.
A constitution is a set of rules that guides how a country, state, or other political organization works. The constitution may tell what the branches of the government are, what powers they have, and how they work. It may also state the rights of citizens.
First, ask students to share what they know about the U.S. Constitution. Encourage students to share when, where, and why it was written and by whom. Write all of these ideas on the board. Remind students that it's okay if their guesses aren't correct.
The Constitution is the oldest and shortest written national constitution. The Constitution was signed in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the same location where the Declaration of Independence was signed. 55 delegates attended the Constitutional Convention, but only 39 delegates signed the Constitution.
Understanding the U.S. Constitution, Grades 5 - 8.
A constitution is a set of rules that guides how a country, state, or other political organization works. The constitution may tell what the branches of the government are, what powers they have, and how they work. It may also state the rights of citizens.
Officially called Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, it is also a time to reflect on what it means to be a U.S. citizen. The holiday is held on September 17, in honor of the day that the Founding Fathers signed the Constitution in 1787.
The Constitution: Creates a government that puts the power in the hands of the people. Separates the powers of government into three branches: the legislative branch, which makes the laws; the executive branch, which executes the laws; and the judicial branch, which interprets the laws.
