Constitution Day
This section contains interactive and printable materials dedicated to Constitution Day.
Interactive United States Constitution
Description: This is a totally interactive United States Constitution that discusses the meaning of each article and amendment. it includes narration, multiple scavenger hunt types, inline definitions, flexible text size, and much more!
United States Constitution Scavenger Hunt
Description: This scavenger hunt is designed for use with the interactive constitution.
United States Constitution Digital Scavenger Hunt - the Bill of Rights
Description: This interactive page allows students to use the interactive Constitution exhibit to complete the digital scavenger hunt about the Bill of Rights
United States Government - Interactive
Description: This is an interactive flowchart of the United States Government. Students can click on any branch or department to learn about its history and functions.
United States Government Scavenger Hunt Version 1
Description: This scavenger hunt is designed to be used with the United States Government Interactive Chart.
United States Government Scavenger Hunt Version 2
Description: This scavenger hunt is designed for use with the United States Government Interactive Chart.
United States Government Digital Scavenger Hunt
Description: This interactive page allows students to use the interactive government exhibit to complete the digital scavenger.
Ms. Information Games - the Constitution
Description: Ms. Information is traveling the country trying to re-write history with her false information! Can you stop her? She has traveled to the National Archives in Washington D.C. to change the history of the Constitution. Use your knowledge of this great document to foil her plan once and for all!
Constitution (Preamble) Paralaugh - Online Mad Lib
Description: This activity allows students to have a little bit of fun with the Preamble. Simply type in the part of speech indicated and create a story that adds a bit of flair to the Preamble.
License Plate Preamble - United States Constitution
Description: This super-fun activity requires students to cut out and re-order the vanity license plates so they form the Preamble of the United States Constitution. Can you find the missing state license plate? Please note: The final "ica" is not on the activity.
Bill of Responsibilities - Constitution
Description: This fun activity requires students to think of a companion to James Madison's Bill of Rights - The Bill or Responsibilities. What responsibilities should citizens have to maintain our democracy?
Constitutional Amendments Matching - Online
Description: How well do you know the major amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
Effects of the Revolutionary War - Articles of Confederation
Description: This page describes the nation's first constitution - the Articles of Confederation.
The Glaring Weakness of the Articles of Confederation - Writing Prompt
Description: This prompt outlines the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and requires students to choose and explain the most "glaring" weakness.
Articles of Confederation Power Point Presentation
Description: This 11-slide power point presentation explains everything you need to know about the Articles of Confederation including its purpose, weaknesses, and accomplishments.
The Articles of Confederation Reading Comprehension - Online
Description: This resource includes a reading passage and eight multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text. You can also print out detailed results. PASSAGE LENGTH = 283 words; LEXILE = 810
