Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Homeschool Curriculum & Resources
Lesson plans, book recommendations and other resources to help home schooling families with history, government and unit studies on the American Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Wonderful resources for younger students including lap books, hands on crafts and activities. Online courses for older students to grasp the significance of the key principals that were argued over for months.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDY OF THE CONSTITUTION & The BILL OF RIGHTSWeek ONE
*THE PRICE OF FREEDOM Our first week, Lesson One, materials include an intro video from David Barton, and two lectures by Rick Green recorded at Independence Hall. You will need about 2 hours to view the recorded videos. You can view the recorded materials anytime. Read more at http://rickgreen.com/lesson-one-the-price-of-freedom/ Week TWO
WEEK THREE: ConstitutionThe CONSTITUTION ** REVIEW American Republic Chapter Review page 131 First, watch Sections 3 – 5 of Constitution Alive! while following along in the workbook. Read Appendix C of Freedom’s Frame. WATCH Watch Videos on Constitution <below> PLUS: Study.com video on a summary of Constitution framework https://youtu.be/6oR3zcEmNWc WRITE Write the Summary of the Constitution (listed below the videos) Write the Summary of the Government Structure and where they are found in the Constitution (see end of video): Legistlative, Executive, Judicial as the video shows https://youtu.be/6oR3zcEmNWc WHAT IS THE U.S. CONSTITUTION?
The U.S. Constitution is the fundamental framework of America’s system of government. The Constitution:
Week 4
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WHAT IS THE U.S. CONSTITUTION? The U.S. Constitution is the fundamental framework of America’s system of government. The Constitution:
WHEN AND WHERE WAS THE CONSTITUTION WRITTEN AND SIGNED? The Constitution was written and signed in Philadelphia in the Assembly Room of the Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall. This was the same place the Declaration of Independence was signed. The Constitution was written during the Philadelphia Convention—now known as the Constitutional Convention—which convened from May 25 to September 17, 1787. It was signed on September 17, 1787. WHEN DID THE CONSTITUTION GO INTO EFFECT? The Constitution did not go into effect the moment it was signed by the delegates. It needed to be approved by the people. The Constitution went into effect once nine out of the 13 states ratified it, which occurred on June 21, 1788. Article V of the Constitution established the process for ratification. WHO WROTE THE CONSTITUTION? Because many of James Madison’s ideas made their way into the Constitution, he is often referred to as the “Father of the Constitution.” Indeed, he was a driving force of the convention throughout the summer of 1787, and his notes of the deliberations have provided valuable insights into the proceedings. However, the Constitution was the result of months of passionate, thoughtful deliberation among the delegates. Many others besides James Madison made important contributions, particularly those who served on the Committee of Detail, which included Oliver Ellsworth, Nathaniel Gorham, Edmund Randolph, John Rutledge, and James Wilson; and those on the Committee of Style, which included Alexander Hamilton, William Johnson, Rufus King, and Gouverneur Morris. Other notable delegates included Benjamin Franklin and George Washington (who served as president of the convention). read more about the Constitution... DID YOU KNOW... ORGANIZATIONS for Student LeadersCRI's annual City on the Hill Youth Leadership Conference
To learn more about the conference and download an application, visit www.CityontheHill.org. Cost of the conference is $400. Scholarships are available. Check out this short promo video: http://vimeo.com/48091766 ORIGINAL HISTORIC DOCUMENTSHistorical Documents from Wallbuilders
ONLINE COURSES (for credit)PLEASE NOTE some of these are for fee and provide credit. Some are free. Most provide a Christian Worldview emphasizing the actual christian foundation our of country.
ACH Study Groups - based out of Sacramento CA has online courses and audio CDs available Resources for the Constitutional Convention High School and Adult Studies on the Constitution from Hillsdale College American Academy for Constitutional Education Constitutional Law Coursera free from YALE Anneberg Media - variety to topics includes the Constitution video and lesson plans Multi Media ResourcesNicely sung and produced performance including the Preamble
Original Art Work from the Time brief descriptions including biographical, architectural.., President's Day resources:
Additional resources about the Government : Economics the book and study guide: Whatever Happened to Penny Candy - |
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