What exactly is the US Constitution?
Click the link below to icivics.org to complete a short webquest to explore the function of the US Constitution. Take notes as needed. You will have until the end of the period to complete the exit ticket question on the back. If time allows you may use any of the sites below for more information.
BE AWARE OF YOUR TIME! YOU MUST TURN IN A COMPLETED ANSWER FOR A GRADE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD! NO EXTENSIONS!
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You can find copies of the Declaration of Independence, The US Constitution, The Bill of Rights as well as additional amendments made to the Constitution on this site.
Please go to the following websites to explore more information about the US Constitution.
Activity #1
US Constitution
Log into BrainPop and type in "constitution" in the search area of the site. Watch the video. As you watch the video, complete the quiz. You can start and stop the video as needed to repeat parts. If you want to see the words as you watch click CC (closed captions). Be sure to put your name and put your period on your paper. You can also use your US Government Handout from your SS Tools section of your binder.
US Bill of Rights
Repeat same directions for the Bill of Rights video and complete graphic organizer.
Activity #2
Click on "Constitution Hall Pass" and explore any of the activities on the site. There are discussions you can join, interactive games you can play and much more!
Activity #3
This is an interactive informative site about various functions of the US Government.
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