I am fascinated by the teacher from this article's lesson on the constitution. This brilliant activity allowed children to re-create the constitution as a diverse group of Americans, rather than white, male land owners. Issues like slavery were discussed and children were charged with writing a solution to it in the Constitution. This activity is a critical thinking lesson that allows children to question an undisputed document. It raises the question of obedience and allows for a discussion about why it is sometimes a good thing to be disobedient, especially if human rights are in question. I think this activity is helpful in students' understanding of America's not-so-free history. While textbooks have become more accurate in depicting American history and our founding fathers, they still uphold the constitution as a sacred document. While students should understand why the Constitution is relied upon when creating government policy, it is also important for them to understand the true history of it.